CHAPTER 1. Definitions [900. - 905.]

Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.

§§ 900–905 · 5 sections

• § 900 Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this division. They do not govern the…
• § 901 “Proceeding” means any action, hearing, investigation, inquest, or inquiry (whether conducted by a court, administrative agency, hearing officer, arbitrator,…
• § 902 “Civil proceeding” means any proceeding except a criminal proceeding.
• § 903 “Criminal proceeding” means: (a) A criminal action; and (b) A proceeding pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 3060) of Chapter 7 of Division 4 of…
• § 905 “Presiding officer” means the person authorized to rule on a claim of privilege in the proceeding in which the claim is made.