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Marital Communications Privilege

Protects private communications made during marriage

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Feb 7, 2026

How does New York law define and limit spousal privilege in criminal prosecutions?

law recognizes a statutory marital (spousal) privilege that protects confidential communications between spouses and a related testimonial privilege that can prevent a spouse from being compelled to t...

Feb 7, 2026

What is the difference between testimonial privilege and marital communications privilege in New York state courts?

law treats two distinct marital privileges differently: the marital (confidential) communications privilege protects private communications made during marriage and survives the end of the marriage, w...