{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"1203","citation":"Evid. Code, § 1203","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 10. HEARSAY EVIDENCE [1200. - 1390.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-10"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [1200. - 1205.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-10/chapter-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) The declarant of a statement that is admitted as hearsay evidence may be called and examined by any adverse party as if under cross-examination concerning the statement.</p><p>(b) This section is not applicable if the declarant is (1) a party, (2) a person identified with a party within the meaning of subdivision (d) of Section <a href=\"/evid/776\">776</a>, or (3) a witness who has testified in the action concerning the subject matter of the statement.</p><p>(c) This section is not applicable if the statement is one described in Article 1 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/evid/1220\">1220</a>), Article 3 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/evid/1235\">1235</a>), or Article 10 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/evid/1300\">1300</a>) of Chapter 2 of this division.</p><p>(d) A statement that is otherwise admissible as hearsay evidence is not made inadmissible by this section because the declarant who made the statement is unavailable for examination pursuant to this section.</p>","text":"(a) The declarant of a statement that is admitted as hearsay evidence may be called and examined by any adverse party as if under cross-examination concerning the statement. (b) This section is not applicable if the declarant is (1) a party, (2) a person identified with a party within the meaning of subdivision (d) of Section 776, or (3) a witness who has testified in the action concerning the subject matter of the statement. (c) This section is not applicable if the statement is one described in Article 1 (commencing with Section 1220), Article 3 (commencing with Section 1235), or Article 10 (commencing with Section 1300) of Chapter 2 of this division. (d) A statement that is otherwise admissible as hearsay evidence is not made inadmissible by this section because the declarant who made the statement is unavailable for examination pursuant to this section.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/general-provisions-1203","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}