Except as otherwise provided by statute, this code applies in every action before the Supreme Court or a court of appeal or superior court, including proceedings in such actions conducted by a referee, court commissioner, or similar officer, but does not apply in grand jury proceedings.

(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 101. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Terms Used In California Evidence Code 300

  • Action: includes a civil action and a criminal action. See California Evidence Code 105
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,