{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"956.5","citation":"Evid. Code, § 956.5","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 3. Lawyer-Client Privilege [950. - 962.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-8/chapter-4/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 183, Sec. 94.   Effective January 1, 2005.","effective":"2005-01-01","html":"<p>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/lawyer-client-privilege-956-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}