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Cal. Evid. Code § 956.5
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§ 956.5 [Exception to Prevent Death or Bodily Harm]
Division 8: Privileges | Chapter 4: Particular Privileges | Article 3: Lawyer-Client Privilege
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Rule Text
There is no privilege under this article if the lawyer reasonably believes that disclosure of any confidential communication relating to representation of a client is necessary to prevent a criminal act that the lawyer reasonably believes is likely to result in the death of, or substantial bodily harm to, an individual.
Amendment history: Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 183, Sec. 94. Effective January 1, 2005.