{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"1290","citation":"Evid. Code, § 1290","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 9. Former Testimony [1290. - 1294.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-10/chapter-2/article-9"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.","effective":null,"html":"<p>As used in this article, “former testimony” means testimony given under oath in:</p><p>(a) Another action or in a former hearing or trial of the same action;</p><p>(b) A proceeding to determine a controversy conducted by or under the supervision of an agency that has the power to determine such a controversy and is an agency of the United States or a public entity in the United States;</p><p>(c) A deposition taken in compliance with law in another action; or</p><p>(d) An arbitration proceeding if the evidence of such former testimony is a verbatim transcript thereof.</p>","text":"As used in this article, “former testimony” means testimony given under oath in: (a) Another action or in a former hearing or trial of the same action; (b) A proceeding to determine a controversy conducted by or under the supervision of an agency that has the power to determine such a controversy and is an agency of the United States or a public entity in the United States; (c) A deposition taken in compliance with law in another action; or (d) An arbitration proceeding if the evidence of such former testimony is a verbatim transcript thereof.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/former-testimony-1290","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}