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2011 California Code
Evidence Code
DIVISION 8. PRIVILEGES [900 - 1070]
ARTICLE 6. Physician-Patient Privilege
Section 997


CA Ev Code § 997 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

There is no privilege under this article if the services of the physician were sought or obtained to enable or aid anyone to commit or plan to commit a crime or a tort or to escape detection or apprehension after the commission of a crime or a tort.

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

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