{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"1231.4","citation":"Evid. Code, § 1231.4","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>If evidence of a prior statement is introduced pursuant to this article, the jury may not be told that the declarant died from other than natural causes, but shall merely be told that the declarant is unavailable.</p>","text":"If evidence of a prior statement is introduced pursuant to this article, the jury may not be told that the declarant died from other than natural causes, but shall merely be told that the declarant is unavailable.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/sworn-statements-regarding-gang-related-crimes-1231-4","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}