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2017 Louisiana Laws
Code of Evidence
CE 501 - Scope of privileges

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LA Code Ev 501 (2017)
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CHAPTER 5.

TESTIMONIAL PRIVILEGES

Art. 501. Scope of privileges

Privileges as recognized in this Chapter are evidentiary in nature, do not of themselves create causes of action or other substantive rights, and are applicable to proceedings enumerated in Article 1101. Nothing in this Chapter is intended to regulate the content or waiver of constitutional rights, nor inferences to be drawn from their invocation.

Acts 1992, No. 376, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1993.

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