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HomeEvidence CodeDiv. 5Ch. 3Art. 4§ 660 Burden Of Proof Presumptions

§ 660 Burden Of Proof Presumptions

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§ 660 Burden Of Proof Presumptions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about assumptions that can be used in court.
  • •These assumptions can change who has to prove something is true or not.
  • •The assumptions can be challenged or proven wrong.

Example

If someone is accused of stealing a bike, and they were seen near the bike shop at the time it was stolen.

The law might assume they stole it because they were there, but they can prove they didn’t by showing they were just passing by or buying something else.

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

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§ 660 Burden Of Proof Presumptions

The presumptions established by this article, and all other rebuttable presumptions established by law that fall within the criteria of Section 605, are presumptions affecting the burden of proof. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

presumptionsburden of proofrebuttable presumptionsSection 605

Related Statutes

  • § 630 Evidence Burden Presumptions
  • § 1600 Recorded Property Document Evidence
  • § 1603 Deed Conveyance Evidence Presumption
  • § 601 Presumption Types And Effects
  • § 606 Presumption Burden Of Proof

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Evidence Code. Section 660.
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