Except for good cause shown, the judge in his or her discretion need not be present in the court while testimony previously received in evidence is read to the jury.

(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 88, Sec. 1. Effective July 2, 1987.)

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Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 614.5

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.