La. Ch. Code art. 105
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 105, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Applicability of Code of Evidence
Official statutory text
Except as otherwise specially provided by this Code, the rules of evidence applicable to juvenile adjudication hearings in nondelinquency proceedings are those provisions of the Louisiana Code of Evidence applicable to civil cases. The rules of evidence applicable to delinquency proceedings and criminal trials of adults are those provisions of the Louisiana Code of Evidence applicable to criminal cases.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992.
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