Evidence Code section 985

There is no privilege under this article in a criminal proceeding in which one spouse is charged with:

(a)

A crime committed at any time against the person or property of the other spouse or of a child of either.

(b)

A crime committed at any time against the person or property of a third person committed in the course of committing a crime against the person or property of the other spouse.

(c)

Bigamy.

(d)

A crime defined by Section 270 or 270a of the Penal Code.

Source: Section 985, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=985.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1975; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

Green check means up to date. Up to date

Verified:
Jun. 25, 2025

§ 985's source at ca​.gov