Cal. Evid. Code § 1027

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 1027 - Disclosure in best interest of child victim

There is no privilege under this article if all of the following circumstances exist:

(a) The patient is a child under the age of 16.

(b) The psychotherapist has reasonable cause to believe that the patient has been the victim of a crime and that disclosure of the communication is in the best interest of the child.

Ca. Evid. Code § 1027

Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1397.