California Evidence Code CHAPTER 1 - Definitions

  • Section 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...
  • Section 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...
  • Section 902.
    “Civil proceeding” means any proceeding except a criminal proceeding.(Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)
  • Section 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...
  • Section 905.
    “Presiding officer” means the person authorized to rule on a claim of privilege in the proceeding in which the claim is made.(Enacted by Stats. 1965,...

Last modified: October 22, 2018