California § 1316 - Evidence of a statement concerning a person
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1316 — Evidence of a statement concerning a person, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1316. Evidence of a statement concerning a person
Evidence of a statement concerning a personâs birth, marriage, divorce, death, parent and child relationship, race, ancestry, relationship by blood or marriage, or other similar fact of family history is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule if the statement is contained in a certificate that the maker thereof performed a marriage or other ceremony or administered a sacrament and: (a) The maker was a clergyman, civil officer, or other person authorized to perform the acts reported in the certificate by law or by the rules, regulations, or requirements of a church, religious denomination, or religious society; and (b) The certificate was issued by the maker at the time and place of the ceremony or sacrament or within a reasonable time thereafter.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1316
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1316 cover?
Section 1316 ("Evidence of a statement concerning a person") 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 § 1316?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 1316" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1316 apply to my situation?
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