California Evidence Code 768 – (a) In examining a witness concerning a writing, it is not …
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(a) In examining a witness concerning a writing, it is not necessary to show, read, or disclose to him any part of the writing.
(b) If a writing is shown to a witness, all parties to the action must be given an opportunity to inspect it before any question concerning it may be asked of the witness.
Terms Used In California Evidence Code 768
- Action: includes a civil action and a criminal action. See California Evidence Code 105
- Writing: means handwriting, typewriting, printing, photostating, photographing, photocopying, transmitting by electronic mail or facsimile, and every other means of recording upon any tangible thing, any form of communication or representation, including letters, words, pictures, sounds, or symbols, or combinations thereof, and any record thereby created, regardless of the manner in which the record has been stored. See California Evidence Code 250
(Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)