PRIVILEGES: DEFINITIONS

Question 1

§ 900 - Application

Answer 1

This chapter governs the definitions regarding privileges unless another provision or context requires otherwise.

Question 2

§ 901 - “Proceeding”

Answer 2

“Proceeding” means any action, hearing, investigation, inquest, or inquiry conducted under the law where a person is legally compelled to provide testimony.

Question 3

§ 902 - “Civil Proceeding”

Answer 3

Any non-criminal proceeding.

Question 4

§ 903 - “Criminal Proceeding”

Answer 4

Any: 1) criminal action, and 2) actions under the Government Code to remove an elected official from office due to wilful misconduct.

Question 5

§ 905 - “Presiding Officer”

Answer 5

“Presiding officer” means the person authorized to rule on a claim of privilege in the proceeding.

Question 6

§ 910 - TBD