California § 973. 973. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

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

California § 973.

JurisdictionCalifornia

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 § 973. (2026).

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(a)Unless erroneously compelled to do so, a married person who testifies in a proceeding to which his spouse is a party, or who testifies against his spouse in any proceeding, does not have a privilege under this article in the proceeding in which such testimony is given.

(b)There is no privilege under this article in a civil proceeding brought or defended by a married person for the immediate benefit of his spouse or of himself and his spouse.

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(a)
Unless erroneously compelled to do so, a married person who testifies in a proceeding to which his spouse is a party, or who testifies against his spouse in any proceeding, does not have a privilege under this article in the proceeding in which such testimony is given.
(b)
There is no privilege under this article in a civil proceeding brought or defended by a married person for the immediate benefit of his spouse or of himself and his spouse.

Legislative History

Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.

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