Rule 1037 As used in this article, “victim” means any person who suffers domestic violence, as defined in Section 1037.7.

This rule explains what the word "victim" means when used in this section of California's evidence laws. It applies to anyone who has experienced domestic violence.

The rule points to Section 1037.7 for the full definition of domestic violence. That section spells out what counts as domestic violence under the law.