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Chapter 4: Particular Privileges | Article 9: Official Information and Identity of Informer

California Evidence Code – 2026

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Chapter 1: Definitions Chapter 2: Applicability of Division Chapter 3: General Provisions Relating to Privileges Article 1: Privilege of Defendant in Criminal Case Article 2: Privilege Against Self-Incrimination Article 3: Lawyer-Client Privilege ARTICLE 3.5. Lawyer Referral Service-Client Privilege Article 4: Privilege Not to Testify Against Spouse Article 5: Privilege for Confidential Marital Communications Article 6: Physician-Patient Privilege Article 7: Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege Article 8: Clergy Penitent Privileges ARTICLE 8.5. Sexual Assault Counselor-Victim Privilege ARTICLE 8.7. Domestic Violence Counselor-Victim Privilege ARTICLE 8.8. Human Trafficking Caseworker-Victim Privilege Article 9: Official Information and Identity of Informer Article 10: Political Vote Article 11: Trade Secret Chapter 5: Immunity of Newsman From Citation for Contempt
§ 1040 (a) As used in this section, “official information” means information acquired in confidence by a public employee in the course of his or her duty and… § 1041 (a) Except as provided in this section, a public entity has a privilege to refuse to disclose the identity of a person who has furnished information a… § 1042 (a) Except where disclosure is forbidden by an act of the Congress of the United States, if a claim of privilege under this article by the state or a … § 1043 (a) In any case in which discovery or disclosure is sought of peace or custodial officer personnel records or records maintained pursuant to Section 8… § 1044 Nothing in this article shall be construed to affect the right of access to records of medical or psychological history where such access would otherw… § 1045 (a)  This article does not affect the right of access to records of complaints, or investigations of complaints, or discipline imposed as a result of … § 1046 In any case, otherwise authorized by law, in which the party seeking disclosure is alleging excessive force by a peace officer or custodial officer, a… § 1047 (a) Records of peace officers or custodial officers, as defined in Section 831. § 1340 Evidence of a statement, other than an opinion, contained in a tabulation, list, directory, register, or other published compilation is not made inadm… § 1341 Historical works, books of science or art, and published maps or charts, made by persons indifferent between the parties, are not made inadmissible by…