{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"5","citation":"Evid. Code, § 5","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>Division, chapter, article, and section headings do not in any manner affect the scope, meaning, or intent of the provisions of this code.</p>","text":"Division, chapter, article, and section headings do not in any manner affect the scope, meaning, or intent of the provisions of this code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/preliminary-provisions-and-construction-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}