{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"770","citation":"Evid. Code, § 770","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 2. Examination of Witnesses [765. - 778.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-6/chapter-5/article-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Unless the interests of justice otherwise require, extrinsic evidence of a statement made by a witness that is inconsistent with any part of his testimony at the hearing shall be excluded unless:</p><p>(a) The witness was so examined while testifying as to give him an opportunity to explain or to deny the statement; or</p><p>(b) The witness has not been excused from giving further testimony in the action.</p>","text":"Unless the interests of justice otherwise require, extrinsic evidence of a statement made by a witness that is inconsistent with any part of his testimony at the hearing shall be excluded unless: (a) The witness was so examined while testifying as to give him an opportunity to explain or to deny the statement; or (b) The witness has not been excused from giving further testimony in the action.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/examination-of-witnesses-770","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}