{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"1231.3","citation":"Evid. Code, § 1231.3","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 2. Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule [1220. - 1390.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-10/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2.5. Sworn Statements Regarding Gang-Related Crimes [1231. - 1231.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-10/chapter-2/article-2.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 499, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1998.","effective":"1998-01-01","html":"<p>Any law enforcement officer testifying as to any hearsay statement pursuant to this article shall either have five years of law enforcement experience or have completed a training course certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training which includes training in the investigation and reporting of cases and testifying at preliminary hearings and trials.</p>","text":"Any law enforcement officer testifying as to any hearsay statement pursuant to this article shall either have five years of law enforcement experience or have completed a training course certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training which includes training in the investigation and reporting of cases and testifying at preliminary hearings and trials.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/sworn-statements-regarding-gang-related-crimes-1231-3","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}