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Division 3: General Provisions

California Evidence Code – 2026

All Parts Evidence Code Overview ← Previous Division 2: Words and Phrases Defined Next → Division 4: Judicial Notice

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DIVISION 1 PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS AND CONSTRUCTION Division 2: Words and Phrases Defined Division 3: General Provisions Division 4: Judicial Notice Division 5: Burden of Proof; Burden of Producing Evidence; Presumptions and Inferences Division 6: Witnesses Division 7: Opinion Testimony and Scientific Evidence Division 8: Privileges Division 9: Evidence Affected or Excluded by Extrinsic Policies Division 10: Hearsay Evidence Division 11: Writings

Chapter 1: Applicability of Code

Chapter 1: Applicability of Code Rules 300–300

Chapter 2: Province of Court and Jury

Chapter 2: Province of Court and Jury Rules 310–312

Chapter 3: Order of Proof

Chapter 3: Order of Proof Rules 320–320

Chapter 4: Admitting and Excluding Evidence

Article 1: General Provisions Rules 350–356 Article 2: Preliminary Determinations on Admissibility of Evidence Rules 400–406

Chapter 5: Weight of Evidence Generally

Chapter 5: Weight of Evidence Generally Rules 410–413