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Chapter 4: Admitting and Excluding Evidence | Article 2: Preliminary Determinations on Admissibility of Evidence

California Evidence Code – 2026

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Chapter 1: Applicability of Code Chapter 2: Province of Court and Jury Chapter 3: Order of Proof Article 1: General Provisions Article 2: Preliminary Determinations on Admissibility of Evidence Chapter 5: Weight of Evidence Generally
§ 400 [Preliminary Fact Defined] § 401 [Proffered Evidence Defined] § 402 [Determination of Disputed Preliminary Facts] § 403 [Burden of Proof for Preliminary Facts] § 404 [Burden of Proof for Privilege Claims] § 405 [Court Determination of Other Preliminary Facts] § 406 [Evidence Relevant to Weight or Credibility]