Cal. Evidence Code § 215 : California Evidence Code — Words And Phrases Defined — [Effective 1/1/2017] Spouse defined Date: 31 Aug 2016 TEXT PDF Current through 2016 Legislative Session "Spouse" includes "registered domestic partner," as required by Section 297.5 of the Family Code. Ca. Evid. Code § 215 Added by Stats 2016 ch 50 (SB 1005),s 32, eff. 1/1/2017.