CHAPTER 1. Definitions [900. - 905.]

Law Codes -> Evidence Code -> Article 900 to 905

• 900.

  Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this division. They do not govern the construction of any other division.

• 901.

  "Proceeding" means any action, hearing, investigation, inquest, or inquiry (whether conducted by a court, administrative agency, hearing officer, arbitrator, legislative body, or any other person authorized by law) in which, pursuant to law, testimony can be compelled to be given.

• 902.

  "Civil proceeding" means any proceeding except a criminal proceeding.

• 903.

  "Criminal proceeding" means:

  (a)A criminal action; and

  (b)A proceeding pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 3060) of Chapter 7 of Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Code to determine whether a public officer should be removed from office for willful or corrupt misconduct in office.

• 905.

  "Presiding officer" means the person authorized to rule on a claim of privilege in the proceeding in which the claim is made.