At the trial of an action, a witness can be heard only in the presence and subject to the examination of all the parties to the action, if they choose to attend and examine.

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

Terms Used In California Evidence Code 711

  • Action: includes a civil action and a criminal action. See California Evidence Code 105
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.