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HomeEvidence CodeDiv. 10Ch. 2Art. 1§ 1222 Authorized Party Statements Admissible

§ 1222 Authorized Party Statements Admissible

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§ 1222 Authorized Party Statements Admissible

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone is allowed to speak for you about something, their words can be used against you in court.
  • •The court needs to see proof that this person was really allowed to speak for you.
  • •The judge can decide the order in which this proof is shown.

Example

You ask your friend to tell your boss you're sick and can't come to work.

If your boss takes you to court for not coming to work, your friend's statement can be used against you because you allowed your friend to speak for you.

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

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§ 1222 Authorized Party Statements Admissible

Evidence of a statement offered against a party is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule if: (a) The statement was made by a person authorized by the party to make a statement or statements for him concerning the subject matter of the statement; and (b) The evidence is offered either after admission of evidence sufficient to sustain a finding of such authority or, in the court’s discretion as to the order of proof, subject to the admission of such evidence. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

hearsay ruleauthorized by the partysubject matter of the statementcourt’s discretion

Related Statutes

  • § 1220 Admissions Against Party
  • § 1221 Adopted Statement Exception
  • § 1223 Conspiracy Statement Admissibility
  • § 1226 Minor Child Hearsay Exception
  • § 1227 Deceased Statements In Wrongful Death

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Evidence Code. Section 1222.
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