California · Evidence Code

EVID §968: There is no privilege under this article if either of the following applies: (a) The services of the lawyer referral service were sought or obtained to enable or aid anyone to commit or plan to commit

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

This statute defines exceptions to attorney-client privilege for lawyer referral services, allowing disclosure when services are sought to commit crimes or fraud, or to prevent imminent death or serious harm.

Read the full statutory text

There is no privilege under this article if either of the following applies: (a) The services of the lawyer referral service were sought or obtained to enable or aid anyone to commit or plan to commit a crime or a fraud. (b) A staff person of the lawyer referral service who receives a confidential communication in processing a request for legal assistance reasonably believes that disclosure of the confidential communication is necessary to prevent a criminal act that the staff person of the lawyer referral service reasonably believes is likely to result in the death of, or substantial bodily harm to, an individual.

Verify at the official source: California legislative text

Facing this? Know exactly what happens next.

MOFRD turns this code section into your situation: the deadlines that apply to you, the forms your county uses, and the resolution paths people in your position actually take. Free for 3 days — no card required.

Start your matter free Ask Law Link about this code

This page is legal information, not legal advice. Code text is sourced from official publications and may lag amendments — always confirm at the official source linked above. Plain-English summaries and relationship data are AI-derived and reviewed on an ongoing basis; verify with a licensed attorney before acting.