{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"981","citation":"Evid. Code, § 981","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 5. Privilege for Confidential Marital Communications [980. - 987.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-8/chapter-4/article-5"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.","effective":null,"html":"<p>There is no privilege under this article if the communication was made, in whole or in part, to enable or aid anyone to commit or plan to commit a crime or a fraud.</p>","text":"There is no privilege under this article if the communication was made, in whole or in part, to enable or aid anyone to commit or plan to commit a crime or a fraud.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/privilege-for-confidential-marital-communications-981","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}