{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"1128","citation":"Evid. Code, § 1128","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. EVIDENCE AFFECTED OR EXCLUDED BY EXTRINSIC POLICIES [1100. - 1162.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Mediation [1115. - 1129.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-9/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 772, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 1998.","effective":"1998-01-01","html":"<p>Any reference to a mediation during any subsequent trial is an irregularity in the proceedings of the trial for the purposes of Section 657 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Any reference to a mediation during any other subsequent noncriminal proceeding is grounds for vacating or modifying the decision in that proceeding, in whole or in part, and granting a new or further hearing on all or part of the issues, if the reference materially affected the substantial rights of the party requesting relief.</p>","text":"Any reference to a mediation during any subsequent trial is an irregularity in the proceedings of the trial for the purposes of Section 657 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Any reference to a mediation during any other subsequent noncriminal proceeding is grounds for vacating or modifying the decision in that proceeding, in whole or in part, and granting a new or further hearing on all or part of the issues, if the reference materially affected the substantial rights of the party requesting relief.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/mediation-1128","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}