Division 8: Privileges
California Evidence Code – 2026
Chapter 1: Definitions
Chapter 2: Applicability of Division
Chapter 3: General Provisions Relating to Privileges
Chapter 4: Particular Privileges
Article 1: Privilege of Defendant in Criminal Case
§ 930
Article 2: Privilege Against Self-Incrimination
§ 940
Article 3: Lawyer-Client Privilege
§§ 950–962
Article 3.5: Lawyer Referral Service-Client Privilege
§§ 965–968
Article 4: Privilege Not to Testify Against Spouse
§§ 970–973
Article 5: Privilege for Confidential Marital Communications
§§ 980–987
Article 6: Physician-Patient Privilege
§§ 990–1007
Article 7: Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege
§§ 1010–1027
Article 8: Clergy Penitent Privileges
§§ 1030–1034
Article 8.5: Sexual Assault Counselor-Victim Privilege
§§ 1035–1036.2
Article 8.7: Domestic Violence Counselor-Victim Privilege
§§ 1037–1037.8
Article 8.8: Human Trafficking Caseworker-Victim Privilege
§§ 1038–1038.3
Article 9: Official Information and Identity of Informer
§§ 1040–1047
Article 10: Political Vote
§ 1050
Article 11: Trade Secret
§§ 1060–1063