California · Evidence Code

EVID §1036: 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 d

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A sexual assault counselor who receives or makes a privileged communication must claim the privilege when that communication is sought to be disclosed.

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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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