Louisiana § RS 9:360 - Medical expert testimony; priority for trial
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:360 — Medical expert testimony; priority for trial, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:360. Medical expert testimony; priority for trial
In any proceeding in which a medical expert has been subpoenaed to testify based upon allegations of abuse or neglect of a child, the court shall take the testimony of the medical expert in priority to the parties and other witnesses, absent extenuating circumstances that would prohibit this procedure. The court shall take the testimony of the medical expert for all purposes by which the medical expert's appearance is responsive to a subpoena.
Acts 2026, No. 9, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:360
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:360 cover?
Section RS 9:360 ("Medical expert testimony; priority for trial") 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 § RS 9:360?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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