California § 919 - Evidence of a statement or other disclosure of privileged information is inadmiss
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 919 — Evidence of a statement or other disclosure of privileged information is inadmiss, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 919. Evidence of a statement or other disclosure of privileged information is inadmiss
(a) Evidence of a statement or other disclosure of privileged information is inadmissible against a holder of the privilege if: (1) A person authorized to claim the privilege claimed it but nevertheless disclosure erroneously was required to be made; or (2) The presiding officer did not exclude the privileged information as required by Section 916. (b) If a person authorized to claim the privilege claimed it, whether in the same or a prior proceeding, but nevertheless disclosure erroneously was required by the presiding officer to be made, neither the failure to refuse to disclose nor the failure to seek review of the order of the presiding officer requiring disclosure indicates consent to the disclosure or constitutes a waiver and, under these circumstances, the disclosure is one made under coercion.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 919
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 919 cover?
Section 919 ("Evidence of a statement or other disclosure of privileged information is inadmiss") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 919?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 919" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 919 apply to my situation?
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