California Statutes

§ 770. — 770. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

California § 770.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code EVIDEvidence Code - EVID
Div. 6.DIVISION 6. WITNESSES
Ch. 5.CHAPTER 5. Method and Scope of Examination
Art. 2.ARTICLE 2. Examination of Witnesses

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Cal. Evidence Code - EVID Code § 770. (2026).

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Unless the interests of justice otherwise require, extrinsic evidence of a statement made by a witness that is inconsistent with any part of his testimony at the hearing shall be excluded unless:

(a)The witness was so examined while testifying as to give him an opportunity to explain or to deny the statement; or
(b)The witness has not been excused from giving further testimony in the action.

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Legislative History

Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.
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