Evidence Code section 996

There is no privilege under this article as to a communication relevant to an issue concerning the condition of the patient if such issue has been tendered by:

(a)

The patient;

(b)

Any party claiming through or under the patient;

(c)

Any party claiming as a beneficiary of the patient through a contract to which the patient is or was a party; or

(d)

The plaintiff in an action brought under Section 376 or 377 of the Code of Civil Procedure for damages for the injury or death of the patient.

Source: Section 996, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=996.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1965; accessed Jun. 16, 2025).

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§ 996's source at ca​.gov