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Division 6: Witnesses

California Evidence Code – 2026

All Parts Evidence Code Overview ← Previous Division 5: Burden of Proof; Burden of Producing Evidence; Presumptions and Inferences Next → Division 7: Opinion Testimony and Scientific Evidence

All Parts

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: Competency

Chapter 1: Competency Rules 700–704

Chapter 2: Oath and Confrontation

Chapter 2: Oath and Confrontation Rules 710–712

Chapter 3: Expert Witnesses

Article 1: Expert Witnesses Generally Rules 720–723 Article 2: Appointment of Expert Witness by Court Rules 730–733

Chapter 4: Interpreters and Translators

Chapter 4: Interpreters and Translators Rules 750–757

Chapter 5: Method and Scope of Examination

Article 1: Definitions Rules 760–764 Article 2: Examination of Witnesses Rules 765–778

Chapter 6: Credibility of Witnesses

Article 1: Credibility Generally Rules 780–783 Article 2: Attacking or Supporting Credibility Rules 785–791

Chapter 7: Hypnosis of Witnesses

Chapter 7: Hypnosis of Witnesses Rules 795–795