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2013 California Code
Evidence Code - EVID
DIVISION 10. HEARSAY EVIDENCE
CHAPTER 1. General Provisions
1200

CA Ev Code § 1200 (2013) What's This?

(a) Hearsay evidence is evidence of a statement that was made other than by a witness while testifying at the hearing and that is offered to prove the truth of the matter stated.

(b) Except as provided by law, hearsay evidence is inadmissible.

(c) This section shall be known and may be cited as the hearsay rule.

(Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

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