{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"1331","citation":"Evid. Code, § 1331","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 13. Dispositive Instruments and Ancient Writings [1330. - 1331.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-10/chapter-2/article-13"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Evidence of a statement is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule if the statement is contained in a writing more than 30 years old and the statement has been since generally acted upon as true by persons having an interest in the matter.</p>","text":"Evidence of a statement is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule if the statement is contained in a writing more than 30 years old and the statement has been since generally acted upon as true by persons having an interest in the matter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/dispositive-instruments-and-ancient-writings-1331","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}