{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"1037.4","citation":"Evid. Code, § 1037.4","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 8.7. Domestic Violence Counselor-Victim Privilege [1037. - 1037.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-8/chapter-4/article-8.7"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 206, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 2008.","effective":"2008-01-01","html":"<p>As used in this article, “holder of the privilege” means:</p><p>(a) The victim when he or she has no guardian or conservator.</p><p>(b) A guardian or conservator of the victim when the victim has a guardian or conservator, unless the guardian or conservator is accused of perpetrating domestic violence against the victim.</p>","text":"As used in this article, “holder of the privilege” means: (a) The victim when he or she has no guardian or conservator. (b) A guardian or conservator of the victim when the victim has a guardian or conservator, unless the guardian or conservator is accused of perpetrating domestic violence against the victim.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/domestic-violence-counselor-victim-privilege-1037-4","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}