Except as otherwise provided by statute, this code applies in every action before the Supreme Court or a court of appeal or superior court, including proceedings in such actions conducted by a referee, court commissioner, or similar officer, but does not apply in grand jury proceedings.

(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 101. Effective January 1, 2003.)

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Terms Used In California Evidence Code 300

  • Action: includes a civil action and a criminal action. See California Evidence Code 105
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,