Evidence Code section 770

Unless the interests of justice otherwise require, extrinsic evidence of a statement made by a witness that is inconsistent with any part of his testimony at the hearing shall be excluded unless:

(a)

The witness was so examined while testifying as to give him an opportunity to explain or to deny the statement; or

(b)

The witness has not been excused from giving further testimony in the action.

Source: Section 770, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=770.­ (accessed Jun. 9, 2025).

Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 770’s source at ca​.gov