Evidence Code 1023

Summary:

There is no psychotherapist-patient privilege in a proceeding conducted at the request of a criminal defendant to determine his sanity.

Keywords:
confidential medical communications, mental health professional, judicial, mental health
Data Origin: 
Psychotherapist, patient
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.512(e)
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : for judicial and administrative proceedings