Statute · California Evidence Code
Cal. Evid. Code § 1200 — General Provisions
Cal. Evid. Code § 1200
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Evidence Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
(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.
Citator
Cal. Evid. Code § 1200 — General Provisions is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
(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.