Cal. Evid. Code § 770

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 770 - Extrinsic evidence of inconsistent statement

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 explain or to deny the statement; or

(b) The witness has not been excused from giving further testimony in the action.

Ca. Evid. Code § 770

Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.