Rule 195 “Public employee” means an officer, agent, or employee of a public entity.

This rule explains what the term "public employee" means when it comes up in California's evidence rules. It covers anyone who works for or represents a government organization, whether they are called an officer, an agent, or a regular employee.

In simple terms, this includes people like police officers, city workers, school staff, or anyone else who is paid by or acts on behalf of a government body. If you are dealing with a case that involves someone from a city, county, state, or other public organization, that person would likely fall under this definition.