Statute · California Evidence Code
Cal. Evid. Code § 800 — Expert and Other Opinion Testimony Generally
Cal. Evid. Code § 800
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Evidence Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
If a witness is not testifying as an expert, his testimony in the form of an opinion is limited to such an opinion as is permitted by law, including but not limited to an opinion that is:
Citator
Cal. Evid. Code § 800 — Expert and Other Opinion Testimony Generally is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
If a witness is not testifying as an expert, his testimony in the form of an opinion is limited to such an opinion as is permitted by law, including but not limited to an opinion that is:
(a) Rationally based on the perception of the witness; and
(b) Helpful to a clear understanding of his testimony.