Evidence Code section 457

If a matter judicially noticed is a matter which would otherwise have been for determination by the jury, the trial court may, and upon request shall, instruct the jury to accept as a fact the matter so noticed.

Source: Section 457, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=457. (accessed May 14, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 457’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/evidence_code_section_457

Original Source: Section 457, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=457. (last accessed May 12, 2025).