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Division 11: Writings

California Evidence Code – 2026

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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: Authentication and Proof of Writings

Article 1: Requirement of Authentication §§ 1400–1402 Article 2: Means of Authenticating and Proving Writings §§ 1410–1421 Article 3: Presumptions Affecting Acknowledged Writings and Official Writings §§ 1450–1454

Chapter 2: Secondary Evidence of Writings

Article 1: Proof of the Content of a Writing §§ 1520–1523 Article 2: Official Writings and Recorded Writings §§ 1530–1532 Article 3: Photographic Copies and Printed Representations of Writings §§ 1550–1553 Article 4: Production of Business Records §§ 1560–1567

Chapter 3: Official Writings Affecting Property

Chapter 3: Official Writings Affecting Property §§ 1600–1605