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California Evidence Code contains the full text of the Evidence Code, accompanied by extensive cross-references and interpretive notes. Topics include witnesses, opinion testimony, scientific evidence, and hearsay evidence. Extensive guidance in the construction and application of particular sections is provided through: Cross-references to related provisions throughout the California Constitution, California codes, and California Rules of Court; Law Revision Commission comments; Legislative Committee comments; Editorial notes. You'll also find: A conversion table that makes finding similar provisions in the Federal Rules of Evidence quick and easy; A table of sections affected that clearly indicates sections impacted by the previous year's legislation; Underlining throughout the text that indicates additions or changes in statutes impacted by the previous year s legislation; asterisks.