Section 1027.
Cal. Evidence Code - EVID § 1027.
in effectThere is no privilege under this article if all of the following circumstances exist:
(a)
The patient is a child under the age of 16.
(b)
The psychotherapist has reasonable cause to believe that the patient has been the victim of a crime and that disclosure of the communication is in the best interest of the child.
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