California · Evidence Code
EVID §1037.4: As used in this article, “holder of the privilege” means: (a) The victim when he or she has no guardian or conservator.
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This statute defines 'holder of the privilege' as the victim when the victim has no guardian or conservator.
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As used in this article, “holder of the privilege” means: (a) The victim when he or she has no guardian or conservator. (b) A guardian or conservator of the victim when the victim has a guardian or conservator, unless the guardian or conservator is accused of perpetrating domestic violence against the victim.
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