State of New Jersey v. J.G. (A-44-08)

State of New Jersey v. J.G. (A-44-08) 4-7-10

The cleric-penitent privilege applies when, under the
totality of the circumstances, an objectively
reasonable penitent would believe that a communication
was secret, that is, made in confidence to a cleric in
the cleric’s professional character or role as a
spiritual advisor.