Cal. Evidence Code § 761 : California Evidence Code — Witnesses — Method And Scope Of Examination — Definitions — "Cross-examination" Date: 31 Aug 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session "Cross-examination" is the examination of a witness by a party other than the direct examiner upon a matter that is within the scope of the direct examination of the witness. Ca. Evid. Code § 761