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nonprivileged information in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “nonprivileged information” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.

What does “nonprivileged information” mean in California criminal law?

“nonprivileged information” means any information not subject to a privilege pursuant to Division 8 (commencing with Section 900) of the Evidence Code. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 830.1)

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