Statute · California Evidence Code
Cal. Evid. Code § 956.5 — Lawyer-Client Privilege
Cal. Evid. Code § 956.5
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Evidence Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Date
- 2005-01-01
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
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…
Citator
Cal. Evid. Code § 956.5 — Lawyer-Client Privilege is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
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.