Evidence Code section 170

“Perceive” means to acquire knowledge through one’s senses.

Source: Section 170, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=170. (updated Jan. 1, 1965; accessed Jul. 13, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/evidence_code_section_170

Original Source: Section 170, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=170. (last accessed May 12, 2025).