Evidence Code section 1027

There is no privilege under this article if all of the following circumstances exist:

(a)

The patient is a child under the age of 16.

(b)

The psychotherapist has reasonable cause to believe that the patient has been the victim of a crime and that disclosure of the communication is in the best interest of the child.

Source: Section 1027, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=1027. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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§ 1027’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/evidence_code_section_1027

Original Source: Section 1027, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=1027. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).