California Statutes
§ 1024. — 1024. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)
California § 1024.
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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Cal. Evidence Code - EVID Code § 1024. (2026).
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There is no privilege under this article if the psychotherapist has reasonable cause to believe that the patient is in such mental or emotional condition as to be dangerous to himself or to the person or property of another and that disclosure of the communication is necessary to prevent the threatened danger.
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Legislative History
Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.
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