California § 1230 - Evidence of a statement by a declarant having sufficient knowledge of the subject
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1230 — Evidence of a statement by a declarant having sufficient knowledge of the subject, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1230. Evidence of a statement by a declarant having sufficient knowledge of the subject
Evidence of a statement by a declarant having sufficient knowledge of the subject is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule if the declarant is unavailable as a witness and the statement, when made, was so far contrary to the declarantâs pecuniary or proprietary interest, or so far subjected him to the risk of civil or criminal liability, or so far tended to render invalid a claim by him against another, or created such a risk of making him an object of hatred, ridicule, or social disgrace in the community, that a reasonable man in his position would not have made the statement unless he believed it to be true.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1230
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1230 cover?
Section 1230 ("Evidence of a statement by a declarant having sufficient knowledge of the subject") 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 § 1230?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1230 apply to my situation?
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