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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 760
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 760
“Direct examination” is the first examination of a witness upon a matter that is not within the scope of a previous examination of the witness.
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 761
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 761
“Cross-examination” is the examination of a witness by a party other than the direct examiner upon a matter that is within the scope of the direct examination of the witness.
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 762
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 762
“Redirect examination” is an examination of a witness by the direct examiner subsequent to the cross-examination of the witness.
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 763
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 763
“Recross-examination” is an examination of a witness by a cross-examiner subsequent to a redirect examination of the witness.
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 764
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 764
A “leading question” is a question that suggests to the witness the answer that the examining party desires.
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 765
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 765
(a) The court shall exercise reasonable control over the mode of interrogation of a witness so as to make interrogation as rapid, as distinct, and as effective for the ascertainment of the truth, as may be, and to protect the witness from undue harassment or embarrassment. (b) Wi
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 766
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 766
A witness must give responsive answers to questions, and answers that are not responsive shall be stricken on motion of any party.
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 767
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 767
(a) Except under special circumstances where the interests of justice otherwise require: (1) A leading question may not be asked of a witness on direct or redirect examination. (2) A leading question may be asked of a witness on cross-examination or recross-examination. (b) The c
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 768
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 768
(a) In examining a witness concerning a writing, it is not necessary to show, read, or disclose to him any part of the writing. (b) If a writing is shown to a witness, all parties to the action must be given an opportunity to inspect it before any question concerning it may be as
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 769
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 769
In examining a witness concerning a statement or other conduct by him that is inconsistent with any part of his testimony at the hearing, it is not necessary to disclose to him any information concerning the statement or other conduct.
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 770
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 770
Unless the interests of justice otherwise require, extrinsic evidence of a statement made by a witness that is inconsistent with any part of his testimony at the hearing shall be excluded unless: (a) The witness was so examined while testifying as to give him an opportunity to ex
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 771
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 771
(a) Subject to subdivision (c), if a witness, either while testifying or prior thereto, uses a writing to refresh his memory with respect to any matter about which he testifies, such writing must be produced at the hearing at the request of an adverse party and, unless the writin
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 772
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 772
(a) The examination of a witness shall proceed in the following phases: direct examination, cross-examination, redirect examination, recross-examination, and continuing thereafter by redirect and recross-examination. (b) Unless for good cause the court otherwise directs, each pha
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 773
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 773
(a) A witness examined by one party may be cross-examined upon any matter within the scope of the direct examination by each other party to the action in such order as the court directs. (b) The cross-examination of a witness by any party whose interest is not adverse to the part
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 774
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 774
A witness once examined cannot be reexamined as to the same matter without leave of the court, but he may be reexamined as to any new matter upon which he has been examined by another party to the action. Leave may be granted or withheld in the court’s discretion.
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 775
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 775
The court, on its own motion or on the motion of any party, may call witnesses and interrogate them the same as if they had been produced by a party to the action, and the parties may object to the questions asked and the evidence adduced the same as if such witnesses were called
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 776
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 776
(a) A party to the record of any civil action, or a person identified with such a party, may be called and examined as if under cross-examination by any adverse party at any time during the presentation of evidence by the party calling the witness. (b) A witness examined by a par
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 777
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 777
(a) Subject to subdivisions (b) and (c), the court may exclude from the courtroom any witness not at the time under examination so that such witness cannot hear the testimony of other witnesses. (b) A party to the action cannot be excluded under this section. (c) If a person othe
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 778
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 778
After a witness has been excused from giving further testimony in the action, he cannot be recalled without leave of the court. Leave may be granted or withheld in the court’s discretion.
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 780
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 780
Except as otherwise provided by statute, the court or jury may consider in determining the credibility of a witness any matter that has any tendency in reason to prove or disprove the truthfulness of his testimony at the hearing, including but not limited to any of the following:
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 782
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 782
(a) In any of the circumstances described in subdivision (c), if evidence of sexual conduct of the complaining witness is offered to attack the credibility of the complaining witness under Section 780, the following procedure shall be followed: (1) A written motion shall be made
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 782.1
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 782.1
The possession of a condom is not admissible as evidence in the prosecution of a violation of Section 372 of, or subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 647 of, or former Section 653.22 of, the Penal Code, if the offense is related to prostitution.
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 783
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 783
In any civil action alleging conduct which constitutes sexual harassment, sexual assault, or sexual battery, if evidence of sexual conduct of the plaintiff is offered to attack credibility of the plaintiff under Section 780, the following procedures shall be followed: (a) A writt
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 785
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 785
The credibility of a witness may be attacked or supported by any party, including the party calling him.
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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 786
Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 786
Evidence of traits of his character other than honesty or veracity, or their opposites, is inadmissible to attack or support the credibility of a witness.