{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"4","citation":"Evid. Code, § 4","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS AND CONSTRUCTION [1. - 12.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, these preliminary provisions and rules of construction shall govern the construction of this code.</p>","text":"Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, these preliminary provisions and rules of construction shall govern the construction of this code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/preliminary-provisions-and-construction-4","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}