§ Sec. 1027. Exception: Child under 16 victim of crime

§ 1027. Exception: Child under 16 victim of crime

 

There 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.