Amended IN Assembly June 14, 2017 Amended IN Senate May 15, 2017 Amended IN Senate May 09, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 755Introduced by Senator BeallFebruary 17, 2017 An act to amend Section 2032.020 of, and to add Section 2032.340 to the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to civil discovery. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 755, as amended, Beall. Civil discovery: mental examination.Existing law authorizes any party to obtain discovery by means of a physical or mental examination of a party to the action, an agent of any party, or a natural person in the custody of or under the legal control of a party, in any action in which the mental of or physical condition of that party or other person is in controversy. Existing law requires a party to obtain leave of court to conduct a mental examination of a party, and requires a court to grant a motion for a mental examination only for good cause shown. Existing law also requires a mental examination to be performed by a licensed physician or licensed clinical psychologist with specified training.This bill would, in any action in which there is credible evidence that a child less than 15 years of age has been sexually abused, involving allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, further require that a mental examination of a child less than 15 years of age be conducted by a licensed physician or clinical psychologist with expertise in child abuse and trauma and limit a mental the examination of that child to psychological testing of to no more than 3 hours, including any breaks, unless the court grants an extension for good cause. This bill would also require the examination to be conducted by a licensed psychotherapist, as defined.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 2032.020 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to read:2032.020. (a) Any party may obtain discovery, subject to the restrictions set forth in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2019.010), by means of a physical or mental examination of (1) a party to the action, (2) an agent of any party, or (3) a natural person in the custody or under the legal control of a party, in any action in which the mental or physical condition (including the blood group) of that party or other person is in controversy in the action.(b) A physical examination conducted under this chapter shall be performed only by a licensed physician or other appropriate licensed health care practitioner.(c) (1) A mental examination conducted under this chapter shall be performed only by a licensed physician, or by a licensed clinical psychologist who holds a doctoral degree in psychology and has had at least five years of postgraduate experience in the diagnosis of emotional and mental disorders.(2) If an action involves allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, including any act listed in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 1002, and the examinee is less than 15 years of age, the licensed physician or clinical psychologist shall have expertise in child abuse and trauma.SECTION 1.SEC. 2. Section 2032.340 is added to the Code of Civil Procedure, to read:2032.340. (a) In any action in which there is credible evidence that a child less than 15 years of age has been sexually abused, as defined in Section 11165.1 of the Penal Code, any If any action involving allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, including any act listed in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 1002, the mental examination of that a child is limited to psychological testing of no more than less than 15 years of age shall not exceed three hours, inclusive of breaks, and shall be conducted by a licensed psychotherapist, as defined in Section 1010 of the Evidence Code, who has expertise in child abuse and trauma. breaks.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the court may grant an extension of the three-hour limit for good cause.(c)For purposes of this section, credible evidence includes, but is not limited to, sworn testimony or a guilty plea by the perpetrator.
Amended IN Assembly June 14, 2017 Amended IN Senate May 15, 2017 Amended IN Senate May 09, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 755Introduced by Senator BeallFebruary 17, 2017 An act to amend Section 2032.020 of, and to add Section 2032.340 to the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to civil discovery. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 755, as amended, Beall. Civil discovery: mental examination.Existing law authorizes any party to obtain discovery by means of a physical or mental examination of a party to the action, an agent of any party, or a natural person in the custody of or under the legal control of a party, in any action in which the mental of or physical condition of that party or other person is in controversy. Existing law requires a party to obtain leave of court to conduct a mental examination of a party, and requires a court to grant a motion for a mental examination only for good cause shown. Existing law also requires a mental examination to be performed by a licensed physician or licensed clinical psychologist with specified training.This bill would, in any action in which there is credible evidence that a child less than 15 years of age has been sexually abused, involving allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, further require that a mental examination of a child less than 15 years of age be conducted by a licensed physician or clinical psychologist with expertise in child abuse and trauma and limit a mental the examination of that child to psychological testing of to no more than 3 hours, including any breaks, unless the court grants an extension for good cause. This bill would also require the examination to be conducted by a licensed psychotherapist, as defined.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
Amended IN Assembly June 14, 2017 Amended IN Senate May 15, 2017 Amended IN Senate May 09, 2017
Amended IN Assembly June 14, 2017
Amended IN Senate May 15, 2017
Amended IN Senate May 09, 2017
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill No. 755
Introduced by Senator BeallFebruary 17, 2017
Introduced by Senator Beall
February 17, 2017
An act to amend Section 2032.020 of, and to add Section 2032.340 to the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to civil discovery.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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SB 755, as amended, Beall. Civil discovery: mental examination.
Existing law authorizes any party to obtain discovery by means of a physical or mental examination of a party to the action, an agent of any party, or a natural person in the custody of or under the legal control of a party, in any action in which the mental of or physical condition of that party or other person is in controversy. Existing law requires a party to obtain leave of court to conduct a mental examination of a party, and requires a court to grant a motion for a mental examination only for good cause shown. Existing law also requires a mental examination to be performed by a licensed physician or licensed clinical psychologist with specified training.This bill would, in any action in which there is credible evidence that a child less than 15 years of age has been sexually abused, involving allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, further require that a mental examination of a child less than 15 years of age be conducted by a licensed physician or clinical psychologist with expertise in child abuse and trauma and limit a mental the examination of that child to psychological testing of to no more than 3 hours, including any breaks, unless the court grants an extension for good cause. This bill would also require the examination to be conducted by a licensed psychotherapist, as defined.
Existing law authorizes any party to obtain discovery by means of a physical or mental examination of a party to the action, an agent of any party, or a natural person in the custody of or under the legal control of a party, in any action in which the mental of or physical condition of that party or other person is in controversy. Existing law requires a party to obtain leave of court to conduct a mental examination of a party, and requires a court to grant a motion for a mental examination only for good cause shown. Existing law also requires a mental examination to be performed by a licensed physician or licensed clinical psychologist with specified training.
This bill would, in any action in which there is credible evidence that a child less than 15 years of age has been sexually abused, involving allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, further require that a mental examination of a child less than 15 years of age be conducted by a licensed physician or clinical psychologist with expertise in child abuse and trauma and limit a mental the examination of that child to psychological testing of to no more than 3 hours, including any breaks, unless the court grants an extension for good cause. This bill would also require the examination to be conducted by a licensed psychotherapist, as defined.
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The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 2032.020 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to read:2032.020. (a) Any party may obtain discovery, subject to the restrictions set forth in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2019.010), by means of a physical or mental examination of (1) a party to the action, (2) an agent of any party, or (3) a natural person in the custody or under the legal control of a party, in any action in which the mental or physical condition (including the blood group) of that party or other person is in controversy in the action.(b) A physical examination conducted under this chapter shall be performed only by a licensed physician or other appropriate licensed health care practitioner.(c) (1) A mental examination conducted under this chapter shall be performed only by a licensed physician, or by a licensed clinical psychologist who holds a doctoral degree in psychology and has had at least five years of postgraduate experience in the diagnosis of emotional and mental disorders.(2) If an action involves allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, including any act listed in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 1002, and the examinee is less than 15 years of age, the licensed physician or clinical psychologist shall have expertise in child abuse and trauma.SECTION 1.SEC. 2. Section 2032.340 is added to the Code of Civil Procedure, to read:2032.340. (a) In any action in which there is credible evidence that a child less than 15 years of age has been sexually abused, as defined in Section 11165.1 of the Penal Code, any If any action involving allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, including any act listed in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 1002, the mental examination of that a child is limited to psychological testing of no more than less than 15 years of age shall not exceed three hours, inclusive of breaks, and shall be conducted by a licensed psychotherapist, as defined in Section 1010 of the Evidence Code, who has expertise in child abuse and trauma. breaks.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the court may grant an extension of the three-hour limit for good cause.(c)For purposes of this section, credible evidence includes, but is not limited to, sworn testimony or a guilty plea by the perpetrator.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 2032.020 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to read:2032.020. (a) Any party may obtain discovery, subject to the restrictions set forth in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2019.010), by means of a physical or mental examination of (1) a party to the action, (2) an agent of any party, or (3) a natural person in the custody or under the legal control of a party, in any action in which the mental or physical condition (including the blood group) of that party or other person is in controversy in the action.(b) A physical examination conducted under this chapter shall be performed only by a licensed physician or other appropriate licensed health care practitioner.(c) (1) A mental examination conducted under this chapter shall be performed only by a licensed physician, or by a licensed clinical psychologist who holds a doctoral degree in psychology and has had at least five years of postgraduate experience in the diagnosis of emotional and mental disorders.(2) If an action involves allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, including any act listed in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 1002, and the examinee is less than 15 years of age, the licensed physician or clinical psychologist shall have expertise in child abuse and trauma.
SECTION 1. Section 2032.020 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to read:
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2032.020. (a) Any party may obtain discovery, subject to the restrictions set forth in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2019.010), by means of a physical or mental examination of (1) a party to the action, (2) an agent of any party, or (3) a natural person in the custody or under the legal control of a party, in any action in which the mental or physical condition (including the blood group) of that party or other person is in controversy in the action.(b) A physical examination conducted under this chapter shall be performed only by a licensed physician or other appropriate licensed health care practitioner.(c) (1) A mental examination conducted under this chapter shall be performed only by a licensed physician, or by a licensed clinical psychologist who holds a doctoral degree in psychology and has had at least five years of postgraduate experience in the diagnosis of emotional and mental disorders.(2) If an action involves allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, including any act listed in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 1002, and the examinee is less than 15 years of age, the licensed physician or clinical psychologist shall have expertise in child abuse and trauma.
2032.020. (a) Any party may obtain discovery, subject to the restrictions set forth in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2019.010), by means of a physical or mental examination of (1) a party to the action, (2) an agent of any party, or (3) a natural person in the custody or under the legal control of a party, in any action in which the mental or physical condition (including the blood group) of that party or other person is in controversy in the action.(b) A physical examination conducted under this chapter shall be performed only by a licensed physician or other appropriate licensed health care practitioner.(c) (1) A mental examination conducted under this chapter shall be performed only by a licensed physician, or by a licensed clinical psychologist who holds a doctoral degree in psychology and has had at least five years of postgraduate experience in the diagnosis of emotional and mental disorders.(2) If an action involves allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, including any act listed in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 1002, and the examinee is less than 15 years of age, the licensed physician or clinical psychologist shall have expertise in child abuse and trauma.
2032.020. (a) Any party may obtain discovery, subject to the restrictions set forth in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2019.010), by means of a physical or mental examination of (1) a party to the action, (2) an agent of any party, or (3) a natural person in the custody or under the legal control of a party, in any action in which the mental or physical condition (including the blood group) of that party or other person is in controversy in the action.(b) A physical examination conducted under this chapter shall be performed only by a licensed physician or other appropriate licensed health care practitioner.(c) (1) A mental examination conducted under this chapter shall be performed only by a licensed physician, or by a licensed clinical psychologist who holds a doctoral degree in psychology and has had at least five years of postgraduate experience in the diagnosis of emotional and mental disorders.(2) If an action involves allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, including any act listed in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 1002, and the examinee is less than 15 years of age, the licensed physician or clinical psychologist shall have expertise in child abuse and trauma.
2032.020. (a) Any party may obtain discovery, subject to the restrictions set forth in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2019.010), by means of a physical or mental examination of (1) a party to the action, (2) an agent of any party, or (3) a natural person in the custody or under the legal control of a party, in any action in which the mental or physical condition (including the blood group) of that party or other person is in controversy in the action.
(b) A physical examination conducted under this chapter shall be performed only by a licensed physician or other appropriate licensed health care practitioner.
(c) (1) A mental examination conducted under this chapter shall be performed only by a licensed physician, or by a licensed clinical psychologist who holds a doctoral degree in psychology and has had at least five years of postgraduate experience in the diagnosis of emotional and mental disorders.
(2) If an action involves allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, including any act listed in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 1002, and the examinee is less than 15 years of age, the licensed physician or clinical psychologist shall have expertise in child abuse and trauma.
SECTION 1.SEC. 2. Section 2032.340 is added to the Code of Civil Procedure, to read:2032.340. (a) In any action in which there is credible evidence that a child less than 15 years of age has been sexually abused, as defined in Section 11165.1 of the Penal Code, any If any action involving allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, including any act listed in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 1002, the mental examination of that a child is limited to psychological testing of no more than less than 15 years of age shall not exceed three hours, inclusive of breaks, and shall be conducted by a licensed psychotherapist, as defined in Section 1010 of the Evidence Code, who has expertise in child abuse and trauma. breaks.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the court may grant an extension of the three-hour limit for good cause.(c)For purposes of this section, credible evidence includes, but is not limited to, sworn testimony or a guilty plea by the perpetrator.
SECTION 1.SEC. 2. Section 2032.340 is added to the Code of Civil Procedure, to read:
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2032.340. (a) In any action in which there is credible evidence that a child less than 15 years of age has been sexually abused, as defined in Section 11165.1 of the Penal Code, any If any action involving allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, including any act listed in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 1002, the mental examination of that a child is limited to psychological testing of no more than less than 15 years of age shall not exceed three hours, inclusive of breaks, and shall be conducted by a licensed psychotherapist, as defined in Section 1010 of the Evidence Code, who has expertise in child abuse and trauma. breaks.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the court may grant an extension of the three-hour limit for good cause.(c)For purposes of this section, credible evidence includes, but is not limited to, sworn testimony or a guilty plea by the perpetrator.
2032.340. (a) In any action in which there is credible evidence that a child less than 15 years of age has been sexually abused, as defined in Section 11165.1 of the Penal Code, any If any action involving allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, including any act listed in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 1002, the mental examination of that a child is limited to psychological testing of no more than less than 15 years of age shall not exceed three hours, inclusive of breaks, and shall be conducted by a licensed psychotherapist, as defined in Section 1010 of the Evidence Code, who has expertise in child abuse and trauma. breaks.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the court may grant an extension of the three-hour limit for good cause.(c)For purposes of this section, credible evidence includes, but is not limited to, sworn testimony or a guilty plea by the perpetrator.
2032.340. (a) In any action in which there is credible evidence that a child less than 15 years of age has been sexually abused, as defined in Section 11165.1 of the Penal Code, any If any action involving allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, including any act listed in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 1002, the mental examination of that a child is limited to psychological testing of no more than less than 15 years of age shall not exceed three hours, inclusive of breaks, and shall be conducted by a licensed psychotherapist, as defined in Section 1010 of the Evidence Code, who has expertise in child abuse and trauma. breaks.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the court may grant an extension of the three-hour limit for good cause.(c)For purposes of this section, credible evidence includes, but is not limited to, sworn testimony or a guilty plea by the perpetrator.
2032.340. (a) In any action in which there is credible evidence that a child less than 15 years of age has been sexually abused, as defined in Section 11165.1 of the Penal Code, any If any action involving allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, including any act listed in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 1002, the mental examination of that a child is limited to psychological testing of no more than less than 15 years of age shall not exceed three hours, inclusive of breaks, and shall be conducted by a licensed psychotherapist, as defined in Section 1010 of the Evidence Code, who has expertise in child abuse and trauma. breaks.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the court may grant an extension of the three-hour limit for good cause.
(c)For purposes of this section, credible evidence includes, but is not limited to, sworn testimony or a guilty plea by the perpetrator.