{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"140","citation":"Evid. Code, § 140","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100. - 260.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Evidence” means testimony, writings, material objects, or other things presented to the senses that are offered to prove the existence or nonexistence of a fact.</p>","text":"“Evidence” means testimony, writings, material objects, or other things presented to the senses that are offered to prove the existence or nonexistence of a fact.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/words-and-phrases-defined-140","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}