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§ 970. — 970. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

California § 970.
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Code EVIDEvidence Code - EVID
Div. 8.DIVISION 8. PRIVILEGES
Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. Particular Privileges
Art. 4.ARTICLE 4. Privilege Not to Testify Against Spouse

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Cal. Evidence Code - EVID Code § 970. (2026).

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Except as otherwise provided by statute, a married person has a privilege not to testify against his spouse in any proceeding.

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Legislative History

Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.
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