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2005 California Evidence Code Sections 900-905 CHAPTER 1. DEFINITIONS
EVIDENCE CODESECTION 900-905
900. Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this division. They do not govern the construction of any other division. 901. "Proceeding" means any action, hearing, investigation, inquest, or inquiry (whether conducted by a court, administrative agency, hearing officer, arbitrator, legislative body, or any other person authorized by law) in which, pursuant to law, testimony can be compelled to be given. 902. "Civil proceeding" means any proceeding except a criminal proceeding. 903. "Criminal proceeding" means: (a) A criminal action; and (b) A proceeding pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 3060) of Chapter 7 of Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Code to determine whether a public officer should be removed from office for willful or corrupt misconduct in office. 905. "Presiding officer" means the person authorized to rule on a claim of privilege in the proceeding in which the claim is made.
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