Louisiana § RS 9:398 - Applicability to criminal actions
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:398 — Applicability to criminal actions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:398. Applicability to criminal actions
This part shall apply to criminal cases subject to the following limitations and provisions:
(1) An order for the tests shall be made only upon application of a party or on the court's initiative;
(2) The compensation of the experts shall be paid by the parish of the party's domicile under order of court;
(3) The court may direct a verdict of acquittal upon the conclusions of all the experts under the provisions of R.S. 9:397.3(D), otherwise the case shall be submitted for determination upon all the evidence.
Acts 1972, No. 521, §6.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:398
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:398 cover?
Section RS 9:398 ("Applicability to criminal actions") 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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