{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"700","citation":"Evid. Code, § 700","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 6. WITNESSES [700. - 795.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Competency [700. - 704.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-6/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 884, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Except as otherwise provided by statute, every person, irrespective of age, is qualified to be a witness and no person is disqualified to testify to any matter.</p>","text":"Except as otherwise provided by statute, every person, irrespective of age, is qualified to be a witness and no person is disqualified to testify to any matter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/competency-700","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}