{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1321","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1321","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [681. - 1620.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 10. MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS [1268. - 1424.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-10"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Who May Be Witnesses in Criminal Actions [1321. - 1324.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-10/chapter-2"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The rules for determining the competency of witnesses in civil actions are applicable also to criminal actions and proceedings, except as otherwise provided in this Code.</p>","text":"The rules for determining the competency of witnesses in civil actions are applicable also to criminal actions and proceedings, except as otherwise provided in this Code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/who-may-be-witnesses-in-criminal-actions-1321","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}