La. Code Evid. art. 308
This is the official text of La. Code Evid. art. 308, part of Louisiana’s Code of Evidence — sets the rules for what evidence is admissible in Louisiana courts.
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Effect of the term "prima facie" in legislation
Official statutory text
A. Legislation providing that a document or other evidence is prima facie evidence or proof of all or part of its contents or of another fact establishes a presumption under this Chapter. When, however, the content, context, or history of the legislation indicates an intention not to shift the burden of persuasion, such legislation establishes only an inference and in a jury case, the court on request shall instruct the jury that if it finds the existence of the predicate fact it may but need not find the inferred fact.
B. Other uses of the term "prima facie", such as those that merely provide for the admissibility of specified evidence, do not create presumptions or inferences and are not regulated by this Chapter.
Acts 1997, No. 577, ยง1.
B. Other uses of the term "prima facie", such as those that merely provide for the admissibility of specified evidence, do not create presumptions or inferences and are not regulated by this Chapter.
Acts 1997, No. 577, ยง1.
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