Section 1561.
1561. (a) The records shall be accompanied by the affidavit of the custodian or other qualified witness, stating in substance each of the following: (1) The affiant is the duly authorized custodian of the records or other qualified witness and has authority to certify the records. (2) The copy is a true copy of all the records described […]
Section 1562.
1562. If the original records would be admissible in evidence if the custodian or other qualified witness had been present and testified to the matters stated in the affidavit, and if the requirements of Section 1271 have been met, the copy of the records is admissible in evidence. The affidavit is admissible as evidence of […]
Section 1563.
1563. (a) This article does not require tender or payment of more than one witness fee and one mileage fee or other charge, to a witness or witness’ business, unless there is an agreement to the contrary between the witness and the requesting party. (b) All reasonable costs incurred in a civil proceeding by a witness who […]
Section 1410.5.
1410.5. (a) For purposes of this chapter, a writing shall include any graffiti consisting of written words, insignia, symbols, or any other markings which convey a particular meaning. (b) Any writing described in subdivision (a), or any photograph thereof, may be admitted into evidence in an action for vandalism, for the purpose of proving that the writing […]
Section 1520.
1520. The content of a writing may be proved by an otherwise admissible original. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 100, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1999.)
Section 1411.
1411. Except as provided by statute, the testimony of a subscribing witness is not required to authenticate a writing. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)
Section 1521.
1521. (a) The content of a writing may be proved by otherwise admissible secondary evidence. The court shall exclude secondary evidence of the content of writing if the court determines either of the following: (1) A genuine dispute exists concerning material terms of the writing and justice requires the exclusion. (2) Admission of the secondary evidence would be […]
Section 1412.
1412. If the testimony of a subscribing witness is required by statute to authenticate a writing and the subscribing witness denies or does not recollect the execution of the writing, the writing may be authenticated by other evidence. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)
Section 1413.
1413. A writing may be authenticated by anyone who saw the writing made or executed, including a subscribing witness. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)
Section 1414.
1414. A writing may be authenticated by evidence that: (a) The party against whom it is offered has at any time admitted its authenticity; or (b) The writing has been acted upon as authentic by the party against whom it is offered. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)