California Statutes

§ 1010. — 1010. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 647, Sec. 74.)

California § 1010.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code EVIDEvidence Code - EVID
Div. 8.DIVISION 8. PRIVILEGES
Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. Particular Privileges
Art. 7.ARTICLE 7. Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege

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As used in this article, “psychotherapist” means a person who is, or is reasonably believed by the patient to be:

(a)A person authorized to practice medicine in any state or nation who devotes, or is reasonably believed by the patient to devote, a substantial portion of their time to the practice of psychiatry.
(b)A person licensed as a psychologist under Chapter 6.6 (commencing with Section 2900) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code.
(c)A person licensed as a clinical social worker under Chapter 14 (commencing with Section 4991) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, when they are engaged in applied psychotherapy of a nonmedical nature.
(d)A person who is serving as a school psychologist and holds a credential authorizing that service issued by the sta

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 647, Sec. 74. (SB 801) Effective January 1, 2022.

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