California § 1250 - Subject to Section 1252, evidence of a statement of the declarant

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1250 — Subject to Section 1252, evidence of a statement of the declarant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1250. Subject to Section 1252, evidence of a statement of the declarant

(a) Subject to Section 1252, evidence of a statement of the declarant’s then existing state of mind, emotion, or physical sensation (including a statement of intent, plan, motive, design, mental feeling, pain, or bodily health) is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule when: (1) The evidence is offered to prove the declarant’s state of mind, emotion, or physical sensation at that time or at any other time when it is itself an issue in the action; or (2) The evidence is offered to prove or explain acts or conduct of the declarant. (b) This section does not make admissible evidence of a statement of memory or belief to prove the fact remembered or believed.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1250

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1250 cover?

Section 1250 ("Subject to Section 1252, evidence of a statement of the declarant") 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 § 1250?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 1250 apply to my situation?

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