California · Evidence Code

EVID §1038.3: Nothing in this article shall be construed as limiting any obligation to report instances of child abuse as required by Section 11166 of the Penal Code.

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This statute clarifies that nothing in the article reduces anyone's legal duty to report child abuse as required by Penal Code Section 11166.

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Nothing in this article shall be construed as limiting any obligation to report instances of child abuse as required by Section 11166 of the Penal Code.

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