La. Code Evid. art. 610
This is the official text of La. Code Evid. art. 610, part of Louisiana’s Code of Evidence — sets the rules for what evidence is admissible in Louisiana courts.
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Code of Evidence 610
Official statutory text
Art 610. Religious beliefs or opinions
Except as provided in Article 613, evidence of the beliefs or opinions of a witness on matters of religion is not admissible for the sole purpose of showing that by reason of their nature his credibility is impaired or enhanced.
Acts 1988, No. 515, ยง1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
Except as provided in Article 613, evidence of the beliefs or opinions of a witness on matters of religion is not admissible for the sole purpose of showing that by reason of their nature his credibility is impaired or enhanced.
Acts 1988, No. 515, ยง1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
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