{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"702","citation":"Evid. Code, § 702","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":"Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) Subject to Section <a href=\"/evid/801\">801</a>, the testimony of a witness concerning a particular matter is inadmissible unless he has personal knowledge of the matter. Against the objection of a party, such personal knowledge must be shown before the witness may testify concerning the matter.</p><p>(b) A witness’ personal knowledge of a matter may be shown by any otherwise admissible evidence, including his own testimony.</p>","text":"(a) Subject to Section 801, the testimony of a witness concerning a particular matter is inadmissible unless he has personal knowledge of the matter. Against the objection of a party, such personal knowledge must be shown before the witness may testify concerning the matter. (b) A witness’ personal knowledge of a matter may be shown by any otherwise admissible evidence, including his own testimony.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/competency-702","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}