{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"614.5","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 614.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 8. OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS [577. - 674.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Trial by Jury [607. - 630.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Conduct of the Trial [607. - 619.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-4/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 88, Sec. 1.   Effective July 2, 1987.","effective":"1987-07-02","html":"<p>Except for good cause shown, the judge in his or her discretion need not be present in the court while testimony previously received in evidence is read to the jury.</p>","text":"Except for good cause shown, the judge in his or her discretion need not be present in the court while testimony previously received in evidence is read to the jury.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/conduct-of-the-trial-614-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}