{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"787","citation":"Evid. Code, § 787","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 6. WITNESSES [700. - 795.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Credibility of Witnesses [780. - 791.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-6/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Attacking or Supporting Credibility [785. - 791.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-6/chapter-6/article-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Subject to Section <a href=\"/evid/788\">788</a>, evidence of specific instances of his conduct relevant only as tending to prove a trait of his character is inadmissible to attack or support the credibility of a witness.</p>","text":"Subject to Section 788, evidence of specific instances of his conduct relevant only as tending to prove a trait of his character is inadmissible to attack or support the credibility of a witness.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/attacking-or-supporting-credibility-787","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}