{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"901","citation":"Evid. Code, § 901","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. PRIVILEGES [900. - 1070.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Definitions [900. - 905.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-8/chapter-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Proceeding” means any action, hearing, investigation, inquest, or inquiry (whether conducted by a court, administrative agency, hearing officer, arbitrator, legislative body, or any other person authorized by law) in which, pursuant to law, testimony can be compelled to be given.</p>","text":"“Proceeding” means any action, hearing, investigation, inquest, or inquiry (whether conducted by a court, administrative agency, hearing officer, arbitrator, legislative body, or any other person authorized by law) in which, pursuant to law, testimony can be compelled to be given.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/definitions-901","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}