Under FRE 501, what law governs privileges in federal question cases?
QUESTION
An officer who shot a suspect receives counseling from a licensed social worker. In a federal civil rights suit, the estate seeks the notes. What is the result?
QUESTION
Under Jaffee v. Redmond, what privilege does federal law recognize?
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ANSWER
A psychotherapist-patient privilege for confidential communications made for diagnosis or treatment. The privilege extends to licensed clinical social workers.