The Supreme Court's Ruling in the O'Connor Case in 1995

question 6

Multiple Choice

The Supreme Court's ruling in the O'Connor case in 1995 had profound implications for survivors of sexual assault.The ruling meant that

• A) Confidential records as well as personal diaries, letters, and the like could not be accessed in a sexual assault case.
• B) Confidential records as well as personal diaries, letters, and the like could be accessed but therapists could not be required to hand over any records or notes relating to a complainant in a sexual assault case.
• C) Confidential records as well as personal diaries, letters, and the like could be accessed, and therapists could be required to hand over any records or notes relating to a complainant in a sexual assault case.
• D) Confidential records and notes by therapists could not be used as evidence in a sexual assault case.

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