La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 646
This is the official text of La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 646, part of Louisiana’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Louisiana.
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Examination by physician retained by defense or district attorney
Official statutory text
The court order for a mental examination shall not deprive the defendant or the district attorney of the right to an independent mental examination by a physician or mental health expert of his choice, and such physician or mental health expert shall be permitted to have reasonable access to the defendant for the purposes of the examination.
Acts 1999, No. 1104, ยง1.
Acts 1999, No. 1104, ยง1.
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