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HomeEvidence CodeDiv. 6Ch. 6Art. 2§ 785 Witness Credibility Challenges

§ 785 Witness Credibility Challenges

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§ 785 Witness Credibility Challenges

Key Takeaways

  • •Anyone can question if a witness is telling the truth.
  • •Even the person who asked the witness to speak can say they might be lying.
  • •You can also say good things about a witness to make them seem truthful.

Example

In a court case about a car crash, your friend says the other driver ran a red light.

If you think your friend might be wrong or lying, you can say so, even if you were the one who asked them to talk in court.

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

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§ 785 Witness Credibility Challenges

The credibility of a witness may be attacked or supported by any party, including the party calling him. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

credibilitywitnessattacked or supportedparty calling him

Related Statutes

  • § 790 Witness Character Evidence Limits
  • § 782 Sexual Conduct Evidence Rules
  • § 786 Witness Character Evidence Limits
  • § 787 Witness Character Evidence Limits
  • § 788 Witness Credibility Felony Convictions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Evidence Code. Section 785.
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