{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"970","citation":"Evid. Code, § 970","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 4. Privilege Not to Testify Against Spouse [970. - 973.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-8/chapter-4/article-4"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Except as otherwise provided by statute, a married person has a privilege not to testify against his spouse in any proceeding.</p>","text":"Except as otherwise provided by statute, a married person has a privilege not to testify against his spouse in any proceeding.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/privilege-not-to-testify-against-spouse-970","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}