California · Evidence Code

EVID §458: The failure or refusal of the trial court to take judicial notice of a matter, or to instruct the jury with respect to the matter, does not preclude the trial court in subsequent proceedings in the ac

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A trial court's failure to take judicial notice of a matter or instruct the jury about it does not prevent the court from considering it in later proceedings in the case.

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The failure or refusal of the trial court to take judicial notice of a matter, or to instruct the jury with respect to the matter, does not preclude the trial court in subsequent proceedings in the action from taking judicial notice of the matter in accordance with the procedure specified in this division.

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