{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"1034","citation":"Evid. Code, § 1034","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. PRIVILEGES [900. - 1070.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Particular Privileges [930. - 1063.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-8/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 8. Clergy Penitent Privileges [1030. - 1034.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-8/chapter-4/article-8"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 806, Sec. 23.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>Subject to Section <a href=\"/evid/912\">912</a>, a member of the clergy, whether or not a party, has a privilege to refuse to disclose a penitential communication if he or she claims the privilege.</p>","text":"Subject to Section 912, a member of the clergy, whether or not a party, has a privilege to refuse to disclose a penitential communication if he or she claims the privilege.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/clergy-penitent-privileges-1034","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}