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California Penal Code Section 637

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Every person not a party to a telegraphic or telephonic
communication who willfully discloses the contents of a telegraphic
or telephonic message, or any part thereof, addressed to another
person, without the permission of such person, unless directed so to
do by the lawful order of a court, is punishable by imprisonment in
the state prison, or in the county jail not exceeding one year, or by
fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000), or by both fine
and imprisonment.

Last modified: January 12, 2009