Evid. Code, § 901 · Chapter 1. Definitions
Evid. Code, § 901
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“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.
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History
Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.
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