{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"501","citation":"Evid. Code, § 501","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. BURDEN OF PROOF; BURDEN OF PRODUCING EVIDENCE; PRESUMPTIONS AND INFERENCES [500. - 670.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Burden of Proof [500. - 524.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-5/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General [500. - 502.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-5/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Insofar as any statute, except Section <a href=\"/evid/522\">522</a>, assigns the burden of proof in a criminal action, such statute is subject to Penal Code Section 1096.</p>","text":"Insofar as any statute, except Section 522, assigns the burden of proof in a criminal action, such statute is subject to Penal Code Section 1096.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/general-501","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}