Evidence Code section 7

Unless otherwise expressly stated:

(a)

“Division” means a division of this code.

(b)

“Chapter” means a chapter of the division in which that term occurs.

(c)

“Article” means an article of the chapter in which that term occurs.

(d)

“Section” means a section of this code.

(e)

“Subdivision” means a subdivision of the section in which that term occurs.

(f)

“Paragraph” means a paragraph of the subdivision in which that term occurs.

Source: Section 7, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=7.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1965; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

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