Evid. Code, § 777 · Article 2. Examination of Witnesses
Evid. Code, § 777
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Subject to subdivisions (b) and (c), the court may exclude from the courtroom any witness not at the time under examination so that such witness cannot hear the testimony of other witnesses.
(b) A party to the action cannot be excluded under this section.
(c) If a person other than a natural person is a party to the action, an officer or employee designated by its attorney is entitled to be present.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.
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