Evidence Code section 995

The physician who received or made a communication subject to the privilege under this article shall claim the privilege whenever he is present when the communication is sought to be disclosed and is authorized to claim the privilege under subdivision (c) of Section 994.

Source: Section 995, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=995. (accessed May 19, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 995’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/evidence_code_section_995

Original Source: Section 995, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=995. (last accessed May 12, 2025).