{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"550","citation":"Evid. Code, § 550","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 2. Burden of Producing Evidence [550. - 550.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-5/chapter-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) The burden of producing evidence as to a particular fact is on the party against whom a finding on that fact would be required in the absence of further evidence.</p><p>(b) The burden of producing evidence as to a particular fact is initially on the party with the burden of proof as to that fact.</p>","text":"(a) The burden of producing evidence as to a particular fact is on the party against whom a finding on that fact would be required in the absence of further evidence. (b) The burden of producing evidence as to a particular fact is initially on the party with the burden of proof as to that fact.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/burden-of-producing-evidence-550","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}