California § 1223 - Evidence of a statement offered against a party is not made inadmissible by the h
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§ 1223. Evidence of a statement offered against a party is not made inadmissible by the h
Evidence of a statement offered against a party is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule if: (a) The statement was made by the declarant while participating in a conspiracy to commit a crime or civil wrong and in furtherance of the objective of that conspiracy; (b) The statement was made prior to or during the time that the party was participating in that conspiracy; and (c) The evidence is offered either after admission of evidence sufficient to sustain a finding of the facts specified in subdivisions (a) and (b) or, in the courtâs discretion as to the order of proof, subject to the admission of such evidence.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1223
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1223 cover?
Section 1223 ("Evidence of a statement offered against a party is not made inadmissible by the h") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1223?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1223 apply to my situation?
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