Cal. Codes » Evidence Code / DIVISION 8. PRIVILEGES / CHAPTER 4. Particular Privileges / ARTICLE 6. Physician-Patient Privilege
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Cal. Evidence Code § 1004 (2026)

Physician-Patient Privilege

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There is no privilege under this article in a proceeding to commit the patient or otherwise place him or his property, or both, under the control of another because of his alleged mental or physical condition.

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Cited in 2 cases, 1977–2003 · leading case: United States v. Steven Gene Chase, 340 F.3d 978 (9th Cir. 2003).
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United States v. Steven Gene Chase, 340 F.3d 978 (9th Cir. 2003). “, Cal. Evid. Code § 1004 ("There is no privilege under this article in a proceeding to commit the patient or otherwise place him or his property, or both, under the control of another because of his alleged mental or physical condition.”
State v. Kupchun, 373 A.2d 1325 (N.H. 1977). “1975); Cal. Evid. Code § 1004 ; Kan. Stat. § 60-427 (c) (1); Conn.”
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