California § 1238 - Evidence of a statement previously made by a witness is not made inadmissible by
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§ 1238. Evidence of a statement previously made by a witness is not made inadmissible by
Evidence of a statement previously made by a witness is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule if the statement would have been admissible if made by him while testifying and: (a) The statement is an identification of a party or another as a person who participated in a crime or other occurrence; (b) The statement was made at a time when the crime or other occurrence was fresh in the witnessâ memory; and (c) The evidence of the statement is offered after the witness testifies that he made the identification and that it was a true reflection of his opinion at that time.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1238
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1238 cover?
Section 1238 ("Evidence of a statement previously made by a witness is not made inadmissible by") 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 § 1238?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1238 apply to my situation?
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