La. Ch. Code art. 306.1

This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 306.1, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.

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Transmission of order; transcripts

Official statutory text

A. If the child has been ordered held for trial as an adult as a result of a continued custody hearing convened pursuant to Article 305(A)(1)(b) or Article 305(B)(1)(b), the court shall transmit the order rendered after the hearing, or a certified copy thereof, without delay, to the clerk of the court having jurisdiction of the offense.

B. Any party may request the court to provide a complete or partial transcript of the testimony of the witnesses; however, neither the record of the hearing nor the reasons for the transfer shall be admissible in evidence in any subsequent criminal proceedings, except for the purpose of impeachment of a witness.

Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992.

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