Louisiana § RS 15:522 - Admissibility
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:522 — Admissibility, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 15:522. Admissibility
In all criminal cases and in all cases in juvenile or family courts which are of a criminal nature, and in civil forfeiture proceedings arising from criminal activity, the courts of this state shall receive as evidence any certificate made in accordance with R.S. 15:521 subject to the conditions contained in this Section and R.S. 15:523. The certificate shall be received in evidence as prima facie proof of the facts shown thereon.
Acts 2003, No. 631, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 15:522
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:522 cover?
Section RS 15:522 ("Admissibility") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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