§ 1100 Witness Depositions In Proceedings

Water Code·California

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This law says that in a case before a board, people can take statements from witnesses, even if they live far away, using the same rules as in regular court cases.

Key Takeaways

•Witnesses can give statements even if they don't live nearby.
•The rules for taking these statements are the same as in regular court cases.
•This helps boards get all the facts they need to make fair decisions.

Example

Imagine someone is having a problem with their landlord and goes to a housing board for help.

If a witness who saw the problem lives in another city, the board can still get their statement using the same rules as a regular court.

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§ 1100 Witness Depositions In Proceedings

The board or any party to a proceeding before it may, in any investigation or hearing, cause the deposition of witnesses residing within or without the state to be taken in the manner prescribed by law for depositions in civil actions in the superior courts of this state under Title 4 (commencing with Section 2016.010) of Part 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 182, Sec. 60. Effective January 1, 2005. Operative July 1, 2005, by Sec. 64 of Ch. 182.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

deposition of witnesses Title 4 of Part 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure Amended by Stats. 2004

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 1100.

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