Evidence Code section 993

As used in this article, “holder of the privilege” means:

(a)

The patient when he has no guardian or conservator.

(b)

A guardian or conservator of the patient when the patient has a guardian or conservator.

(c)

The personal representative of the patient if the patient is dead.

Source: Section 993, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=993. (updated Jan. 1, 1965; accessed Jun. 16, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/evidence_code_section_993

Original Source: Section 993, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=993. (last accessed May 12, 2025).