{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"300","citation":"Evid. Code, § 300","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS [300. - 413.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Applicability of Code [300. - 300.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-3/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 101.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>Except as otherwise provided by statute, this code applies in every action before the Supreme Court or a court of appeal or superior court, including proceedings in such actions conducted by a referee, court commissioner, or similar officer, but does not apply in grand jury proceedings.</p>","text":"Except as otherwise provided by statute, this code applies in every action before the Supreme Court or a court of appeal or superior court, including proceedings in such actions conducted by a referee, court commissioner, or similar officer, but does not apply in grand jury proceedings.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/applicability-of-code-300","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}