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California Rules of Court

Rule 8.966. Examination of witnesses

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.966

Current text effective January 1, 2009.

The court may allow parties or attorneys representing parties to the appeal to conduct direct and cross-examination, subject to the court's discretion to control the manner, mode, and duration of examination in keeping with informality and the circumstances.

#History

Rule 8.966 renumbered effective January 1, 2009; adopted as rule 157 effective July 1, 1999; previously amended and renumbered as rule 8.916 effective January 1, 2007.

Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.