Arizona clergy who learn of abuse in confessions not required to report, court rules
August 12, 2026 at 8:05 PM MT · via The Guardian · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that clergy who learn of child abuse during religious confessions are not required to report it to authorities, The Guardian reports. The decision upholds clergy-penitent privilege protections against mandatory reporting laws. The ruling affects cases where religious leaders learn of abuse in confidential pastoral settings.
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