What is one requirement for valid evidence presented in court according to the CCP?

For evidence to be considered valid in court, it must meet the criteria of being relevant and not prejudicial. Relevance refers to the evidence's ability to make a material fact more or less probable than it would be without the evidence. In other words, it should directly pertain to the issues at hand in the case. If the evidence is deemed prejudicial, it means that its potential to cause unfair bias, confusion, or misleading the jury outweighs its probative value. Courts adhere to this standard to ensure a fair trial, allowing only evidence that contributes constructively to the determination of the facts.

The other options do not address the core requirements of what constitutes valid evidence in the context of the CCP. For instance, while recording evidence can be important for certain forms of documentation, it is not an overarching requirement for all types of evidence. Obtaining evidence without witnesses does not guarantee its validity, nor does it reflect legal principles around evidence presentation. Lastly, while disclosure of evidence before a trial pertains to procedural fairness, it does not inherently relate to the validity or admissibility of the evidence itself based on relevance and potential prejudicial impact.