Evidence Code section 1018

There is no privilege under this article if the services of the psychotherapist were sought or obtained to enable or aid anyone to commit or plan to commit a crime or a tort or to escape detection or apprehension after the commission of a crime or a tort.

Source: Section 1018, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=1018. (accessed May 14, 2025).

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§ 1018’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/evidence_code_section_1018

Original Source: Section 1018, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=1018. (last accessed May 12, 2025).