{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"764","citation":"Evid. Code, § 764","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>A “leading question” is a question that suggests to the witness the answer that the examining party desires.</p>","text":"A “leading question” is a question that suggests to the witness the answer that the examining party desires.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/definitions-764","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}