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.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1970; accessed Jun. 30, 2025).

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