California Evidence Code

§ 956.5

EVID § 956.5 Effective Jan 1, 2005Div. 8 · Ch. 4 · Art. 3

Statute text

There is no privilege under this article if the lawyer reasonably believes that disclosure of any confidential communication relating to representation of a client is necessary to prevent a criminal act that the lawyer reasonably believes is likely to result in the death of, or substantial bodily harm to, an individual.

Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 183, Sec. 94. Effective January 1, 2005.