{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"986","citation":"Evid. Code, § 986","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":"Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 256, Sec. 2.","effective":null,"html":"<p>There is no privilege under this article in a proceeding under the Juvenile Court Law, Chapter 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/evid/200\">200</a>) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.</p>","text":"There is no privilege under this article in a proceeding under the Juvenile Court Law, Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 200) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/privilege-for-confidential-marital-communications-986","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}