D.C. Code § 21-583
Physicians, psychiatrists, qualified psychologists, and qualified nurse practitioners as witnesses.
Effective Mar 21, 2025Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 760, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1; Feb. 24, 1984, D.C. Law 5-48, § 11(a)(19), 30 DCR 5778; Mar. 21, 2025, D.C. Law 25-304, § 2(aa)
A physician, psychiatrist, qualified psychologist, or qualified nurse practitioner making application or conducting an examination under this chapter is a competent and compellable witness at any trial, hearing or other proceeding conducted pursuant to this chapter and the physician- or psychologist-patient privilege is not applicable.
History
Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 760, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1
Feb. 24, 1984, D.C. Law 5-48, § 11(a)(19), 30 DCR 5778
Mar. 21, 2025, D.C. Law 25-304, § 2(aa)
Prior Codifications
1973 Ed., § 21-583.
1981 Ed., § 21-583.