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CE 501 - Scope of privileges
Universal Citation: LA Code Ev 501 (2018)
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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