Rule 501. Privileges

Privileges as they now exist or may be modified by law shall be unaffected by the adoption of these rules.

Comment

Pa.R.E. 501 is similar to F.R.E. 501 in that this rule does not modify existing law.

Official Note

Adopted May 8, 1998, effective October 1, 1998; rescinded and replaced January 17, 2013, effective March 18, 2013.

Committee Explanatory Reports :

Final Report explaining the January 17, 2013 rescission and replacement published with the Court’s Order at 43 Pa.B. 651 (February 2, 2013).