La. Ch. Code art. 653
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 653, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Restrictive orders; discovery
Official statutory text
A. The court may limit, modify, or restrict discovery upon written motion and a showing of good cause, such as a claim of confidentiality under R.S. 46:56. Such showing may be made ex parte if the interests of justice so require.
B. If the court restricts, limits, or modifies its order, the written motion showing good cause may be sealed and shall be placed in the record of the proceeding.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง6, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
B. If the court restricts, limits, or modifies its order, the written motion showing good cause may be sealed and shall be placed in the record of the proceeding.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง6, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
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