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2011 California Code
Evidence Code
DIVISION 8. PRIVILEGES [900 - 1070]
ARTICLE 6. Physician-Patient Privilege
Section 1004


CA Ev Code § 1004 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

There is no privilege under this article in a proceeding to commit the patient or otherwise place him or his property, or both, under the control of another because of his alleged mental or physical condition.

(Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

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