California · Evidence Code

EVID §1235: Evidence of a statement made by a witness is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule if the statement is inconsistent with his testimony at the hearing and is offered in compliance with Section 770.

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A witness's prior statement that contradicts their testimony at a hearing may be admitted as evidence despite hearsay restrictions, if it complies with Section 770 requirements.

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Evidence of a statement made by a witness is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule if the statement is inconsistent with his testimony at the hearing and is offered in compliance with Section 770.

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