Evidence Code section 458

The failure or refusal of the trial court to take judicial notice of a matter, or to instruct the jury with respect to the matter, does not preclude the trial court in subsequent proceedings in the action from taking judicial notice of the matter in accordance with the procedure specified in this division.

Source: Section 458, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=458. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 458’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/evidence_code_section_458

Original Source: Section 458, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=458. (last accessed May 12, 2025).