Evid. Code, § 1036 · Article 8.5. Sexual Assault Counselor-Victim Privilege
Evid. Code, § 1036
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The sexual assault counselor who received or made a communication subject to the privilege under this article shall claim the privilege if he or she is present when the communication is sought to be disclosed and is authorized to claim the privilege under subdivision (c) of Section 1035.8.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 689, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2007.
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