{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"1400","citation":"Evid. Code, § 1400","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 11. WRITINGS [1400. - 1605.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-11"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Authentication and Proof of Writings [1400. - 1454.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-11/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Requirement of Authentication [1400. - 1402.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-11/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Authentication of a writing means (a) the introduction of evidence sufficient to sustain a finding that it is the writing that the proponent of the evidence claims it is or (b) the establishment of such facts by any other means provided by law.</p>","text":"Authentication of a writing means (a) the introduction of evidence sufficient to sustain a finding that it is the writing that the proponent of the evidence claims it is or (b) the establishment of such facts by any other means provided by law.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/requirement-of-authentication-1400","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}