California Code of Civil Procedure 630.06 – (a) The rules of evidence apply in expedited jury trials, unless …
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(a) The rules of evidence apply in expedited jury trials, unless the parties stipulate otherwise.
(b) Any stipulation by the parties to use relaxed rules of evidence may not be construed to eliminate, or in any way affect, the right of a witness or party to invoke any applicable privilege or other law protecting confidentiality.
Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 630.06
- 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.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(c) The right to issue subpoenas and notices to appear to secure the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents at trial shall be in accordance with this code.
(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 674, Sec. 2. (AB 2284) Effective January 1, 2011.)