California · Evidence Code

EVID §1004: 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 c

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This statute states that certain privileges do not apply in proceedings to commit a person or control their property based on alleged mental or physical condition.

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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.

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