California Statutes
§ 1016. — 1016. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)
California·Code EVID Evidence Code - EVID·Div. 8. DIVISION 8. PRIVILEGES·Ch. 4. CHAPTER 4. Particular Privileges·Art. 7. ARTICLE 7. Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege
There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue concerning the mental or emotional condition of the patient if such issue has been tendered by:
(a)The patient;
(b)Any party claiming through or under the patient;
(c)Any party claiming as a beneficiary of the patient through a contract to which the patient is or was a party; or
(d)The plaintiff in an action brought under Section 376 or 377 of the Code of Civil Procedure for damages for the injury or death of the patient.
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Legislative History
Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.