Code Civ. Proc., § 2032.340 · Article 3. Motion for Physical or Mental Examination
Code Civ. Proc., § 2032.340
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) If any action involving allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, including any act listed in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 1002, the mental examination of a child less than 15 years of age shall not exceed three hours, inclusive of breaks.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the court may grant an extension of the three-hour limit for good cause.
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History
Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 133, Sec. 2. (SB 755) Effective January 1, 2018.
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