Evidence Code - EVID
DIVISION 10. HEARSAY EVIDENCE [1200 - 1390]
( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299. ) CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [1200 - 1205]
( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299. ) 1200.
(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.)