Evidence Code section 1204

A statement that is otherwise admissible as hearsay evidence is inadmissible against the defendant in a criminal action if the statement was made, either by the defendant or by another, under such circumstances that it is inadmissible against the defendant under the Constitution of the United States or the State of California.

Source: Section 1204, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=1204. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 1204’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/evidence_code_section_1204

Original Source: Section 1204, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=1204. (last accessed May 12, 2025).