“Statement” means (a) oral or written verbal expression or (b) nonverbal conduct of a person intended by him as a substitute for oral or written verbal expression.

(Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

Terms Used In California Evidence Code 225

  • Conduct: includes all active and passive behavior, both verbal and nonverbal. See California Evidence Code 125
  • Person: includes a natural person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, corporation, limited liability company, or public entity. See California Evidence Code 175