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

California § 987.
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Code EVIDEvidence Code - EVID
Div. 8.DIVISION 8. PRIVILEGES
Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. Particular Privileges
Art. 5.ARTICLE 5. Privilege for Confidential Marital Communications

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Cal. Evidence Code - EVID Code § 987. (2026).

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There is no privilege under this article in a criminal proceeding in which the communication is offered in evidence by a defendant who is one of the spouses between whom the communication was made.

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Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.
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