Code of Civil Procedure section 2032.340

(a)

If any action involving allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, including any act listed in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 1002, the mental examination of a child less than 15 years of age shall not exceed three hours, inclusive of breaks.

(b)

Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the court may grant an extension of the three-hour limit for good cause.

Source: Section 2032.340, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=2032.340. (updated Jan. 1, 2018; accessed Jul. 7, 2025).

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Original Source: Section 2032.340, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=2032.340. (last accessed May 12, 2025).