Evidence Code section 312

Except as otherwise provided by law, where the trial is by jury:

(a)

All questions of fact are to be decided by the jury.

(b)

Subject to the control of the court, the jury is to determine the effect and value of the evidence addressed to it, including the credibility of witnesses and hearsay declarants.

Source: Section 312, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=312. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 312’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/evidence_code_section_312

Original Source: Section 312, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=312. (last accessed May 12, 2025).