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HomeEvidence CodeDiv. 5Ch. 3Art. 3§ 630 Evidence Burden Presumptions

§ 630 Evidence Burden Presumptions

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§ 630 Evidence Burden Presumptions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about assumptions that can be challenged in court.
  • •If someone uses an assumption, the other side must show proof to fight it.
  • •These assumptions make things easier in court until someone proves them wrong.

Example

If someone is assumed to be at fault in a car crash because they were speeding.

The other driver must show proof, like witness statements or camera footage, to prove the speeding driver wasn’t actually at fault.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 630 Evidence Burden Presumptions

The presumptions established by this article, and all other rebuttable presumptions established by law that fall within the criteria of Section 603, are presumptions affecting the burden of producing evidence. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

presumptionsburden of producing evidencerebuttable presumptionsSection 603

Related Statutes

  • § 647 Process Server Return Presumption
  • § 660 Burden Of Proof Presumptions
  • § 1450 Evidence Burden Presumptions
  • § 601 Presumption Types And Effects
  • § 604 Presumption Burden Of Evidence

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Evidence Code. Section 630.
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