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§ 956.5. — 956.5. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 183, Sec. 94.)

California § 956.5.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code EVIDEvidence Code - EVID
Div. 8.DIVISION 8. PRIVILEGES
Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. Particular Privileges
Art. 3.ARTICLE 3. Lawyer-Client Privilege

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There is no privilege under this article if the lawyer reasonably believes that disclosure of any confidential communication relating to representation of a client is necessary to prevent a criminal act that the lawyer reasonably believes is likely to result in the death of, or substantial bodily harm to, an individual.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 183, Sec. 94. Effective January 1, 2005.

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