California CodesCode of Civil ProcedurePart 4 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONSTitle 3 - OF THE PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCEChapter 3 - Manner of ProductionArticle 1 - Mode of Taking the Testimony of Witnesses§ 2003§ 2003An affidavit is a written declaration under oath, made without notice to the adverse party.Cite this sectionCal. Civ. Proc. Code § 2003 (2026)Copyhttps://ca.codecond.com/codes/ccp/part-4-miscellaneous-provisions/title-3-of-the-production-of-evidence/chapter-3-manner-of-production/article-1-mode-of-taking-the-testimony-of-witnesses/section-2003CopyOther sections in Article 1 - Mode of Taking the Testimony of Witnesses§ 2002§ 2003§ 2004§ 2005← § 2002§ 2004 →