California · Evidence Code

EVID §1153.5: Evidence of an offer for civil resolution of a criminal matter pursuant to the provisions of Section 33 of the Code of Civil Procedure, or admissions made in the course of or negotiations for the offe

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Evidence of offers to settle criminal matters civilly, or admissions made during settlement negotiations, is not admissible in any legal action.

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Evidence of an offer for civil resolution of a criminal matter pursuant to the provisions of Section 33 of the Code of Civil Procedure, or admissions made in the course of or negotiations for the offer shall not be admissible in any action.

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