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