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Criminal

Feb. 23, 2000

Privilege Laws Vary in Other Jurisdictions

Legislatures in 29 states, including California, plus the District of Columbia have enacted privilege statutes, or so-called media shield laws, according to Los Angeles attorney Rex S. Heinke, author of Media Law .

By David Kravets
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        Legislatures in 29 states, including California, plus the District of Columbia have enacted privilege statutes, or so-called media shield laws, according to Los Angeles attorney Rex S. Heinke, author of Media Law.
        "There are many levels of protection," Heink...

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