The privilege may be claimed by the client, the client's guardian or conservator, or the personal representative of a deceased client. The person who was the counselor at the time of the communication is presumed to have authority to claim the privilege but only on behalf of the client.
N.D. Cent. Code § 31-01-06.5
Who may claim the privilege
Official source: North Dakota Legislative Branch. Reproduced from public-domain North Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.