Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 12-2505
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Religious privilege
Official statutory text
A. As used in this section:
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 12. Civil Procedure Page 458
1. A "cleric" is a minister, priest, rabbi, accredited
Christian Science practitioner or other similar functionary of a
religious organization, or any individual reasonably believed to be
a cleric by the person consulting the cleric; and
2. A communication is "confidential" if made privately and not
intended for further disclosure except to other persons present in
furtherance of the purpose of the communication.
B. A person has a privilege to refuse to disclose and to
prevent another from disclosing his confidential communication made
to a clergyman acting in his professional capacity.
C. The privilege may be claimed by the person, by the person’s
guardian or conservator, or by the person’s personal representative
if the person is deceased. The cleric is presumed to have authority
to claim the privilege but only on behalf of the communicant.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 12. Civil Procedure Page 458
1. A "cleric" is a minister, priest, rabbi, accredited
Christian Science practitioner or other similar functionary of a
religious organization, or any individual reasonably believed to be
a cleric by the person consulting the cleric; and
2. A communication is "confidential" if made privately and not
intended for further disclosure except to other persons present in
furtherance of the purpose of the communication.
B. A person has a privilege to refuse to disclose and to
prevent another from disclosing his confidential communication made
to a clergyman acting in his professional capacity.
C. The privilege may be claimed by the person, by the person’s
guardian or conservator, or by the person’s personal representative
if the person is deceased. The cleric is presumed to have authority
to claim the privilege but only on behalf of the communicant.
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