La. Ch. Code art. 881
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 881, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Evidence
Official statutory text
A. The adjudication hearing in delinquency proceedings shall be conducted according to the provisions of the Code of Evidence applicable to criminal cases.
B. The child shall not be required to testify, and evidence obtained in violation of the child's rights under the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of Louisiana shall not be admitted over objection.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง8, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
B. The child shall not be required to testify, and evidence obtained in violation of the child's rights under the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of Louisiana shall not be admitted over objection.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง8, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
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