2023-12-05 16:37:39
By state law, only the perpetrator could release the bishop from his obligation under the clergy penitent privilege. This was not in the church's control. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(0-0-0) Author
2023-12-05 22:43:36
The Handbook for the Church of Jesus Christ requires all members to report abuse allegations to the police. [Link] Under Idaho law, clergy cannot testify to sins confessed by a parishioner without the parishioner's consent, which the parishioner may deny for any reason. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(0-0-1) Author
2023-12-06 00:44:47
Per section 38.6.2.3, the church requires members to call a help line, not police, about child abuse allegations, and to follow state laws re: reporting. [Link] The Mormon church has opposed state laws which would include clergy as mandated reporters. [Link][Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(1-0-0) Author