{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"761","citation":"Evid. Code, § 761","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 6. WITNESSES [700. - 795.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Method and Scope of Examination [760. - 778.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-6/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Definitions [760. - 764.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-6/chapter-5/article-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Cross-examination” is the examination of a witness by a party other than the direct examiner upon a matter that is within the scope of the direct examination of the witness.</p>","text":"“Cross-examination” is the examination of a witness by a party other than the direct examiner upon a matter that is within the scope of the direct examination of the witness.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/definitions-761","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}