Louisiana § CC 1581 - Persons incompetent to be witnesses
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1581 — Persons incompetent to be witnesses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1581. Persons incompetent to be witnesses
A person cannot be a witness to any testament if the person is insane, blind, under the age of sixteen, or unable to sign his name.
Acts 1997, No. 1421, §1, eff. July 1, 1999; Acts 2025, No. 30, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1581
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1581 cover?
Section CC 1581 ("Persons incompetent to be witnesses") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § CC 1581?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § CC 1581 apply to my situation?
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