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LA Code Crim Pro art. 996 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 996. Submission of expungement records to office of motor vehicles; forms to be used and completed by the clerk of court

  TRANSMITTAL OF RECORDS FOR EXPUNGEMENT OF DWI PURSUANT TO C.Cr.P. Art. 984 ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ________________ DATE    OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLES  P.O. BOX 64886  BATON ROUGE, LA 70896   NAME_______________________DRIVERS LICENSE#___________________ DATE OF BIRTH:______________OFFENSE DATE:_____________________ SS#___________________________DOCKET NO:________________________  TICKET NO: ________________________  ☐ Attached is a certified copy of the court minutes, original/certified copy of fingerprints and proof of the requirements as set forth in the Code of Criminal Procedure Article 556.1. Additionally, a $50.00 money order or certified funds made payable to the office of motor vehicles, in reference to the above named defendant is attached; or    ☐ Attached is a copy of the certified letter received from office of motor vehicles indicating that all of the required documents were previously filed in conjunction with the requirements of Code of Criminal Procedure Article 894 and are on file. Additionally, a $50.00 money order or certified funds made payable to the office of motor vehicles is attached.   NOTE: Do not use this form to submit records of a DWI plea pursuant to Code of Criminal Procedure Article 894(A)(5).   Acts 2015, No. 200, §1.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 1001 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 1001. Definitions

  As used in this Title:  (1) "Dating partner" shall have the same meaning as provided in R.S. 46:2151 or R.S. 14:34.9.  (2) "Family member" shall have the same meaning as provided in R.S. 46:2132 or R.S. 14:35.3.  (3) "Firearm" means any pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, machine gun, submachine gun, black powder weapon, or assault rifle which is designed to fire or is capable of firing fixed cartridge ammunition or from which a shot or projectile is discharged by an explosive.  (4) "Household member" shall have the same meaning as provided in R.S. 46:2132 or R.S. 14:35.3.  (5) "Other law enforcement agency" shall include any local or municipal police force, the constable, and state police.  (6) "Sheriff" means the sheriff of the jurisdiction in which the order was issued, unless the person resides outside of the jurisdiction in which the order is issued. If the person resides outside of the jurisdiction in which the order is issued, "sheriff" means the sheriff of the parish in which the person resides.  Acts 2018, No. 367, §3, eff. Oct. 1, 2018; Acts 2019, No. 427, §3.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 1001.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 1001.1. Duties of the sheriff; other law enforcement agencies

  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the sheriff may enter into an agreement with any other law enforcement agency to have that law enforcement agency assume the duties of the sheriff under this Title.  Acts 2019, No. 427, §3.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 1002.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 1002.1. Designation of crime of violence against family member, household member, or dating partner

  Notwithstanding the provisions of Articles 814 and 817 and any other provision of law to the contrary, when a person is charged with any felony crime of violence enumerated or defined in R.S. 14:2(B), for which the person would be prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to R.S. 14:95.1 if convicted, the district attorney may allege in the indictment or bill of information that the victim of the crime was a family member, household member, or dating partner for the purpose of invoking the provisions of this Title, including Article 1002(A)(1)(i). If the person pleads guilty to the indictment or bill of information, the fact that the victim was a family member, household member, or dating partner shall be deemed admitted. If the matter proceeds to trial, the issue of whether the victim was a family member, household member, or dating partner shall be submitted to the jury and the verdict shall include a specific finding of fact as to that issue in addition to a specification of the offense as to which the verdict is found.  Acts 2019, No. 427, §3.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 1003.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 1003.1. Public records; exception

  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any records held by the sheriff or any other law enforcement agency pursuant to this Title shall be confidential and shall not be considered a public record pursuant to the Public Records Law.  Acts 2019, No. 427, §3.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 1004 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 1004. Implementation

  The sheriff, clerk of court, and district attorney of each parish shall develop forms, policies, and procedures no later than January 1, 2019, regarding the communication of convictions and orders issued between agencies, procedures for the acceptance of transferred firearms, procedures for the storage of transferred firearms, return of transferred firearms, the proof of transfer form, the declaration of nonpossession form, and any other form, policy, or procedure necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Title.  Acts 2018, No. 367, §3, eff. Oct. 1, 2018.
LA Code Ev art. 101 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 101. Scope

This Code governs proceedings in the courts of Louisiana to the extent and with the exceptions stated in Article 1101. Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Code Ev art. 102 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 102. Purpose and construction

These articles shall be construed to secure fairness and efficiency in administration of the law of evidence to the end that the truth may be ascertained and proceedings justly determined. Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Code Ev art. 103 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 103. Rulings on evidence

A. Effect of erroneous ruling. Error may not be predicated upon a ruling which admits or excludes evidence unless a substantial right of the party is affected, and  (1) Ruling admitting evidence. When the ruling is one admitting evidence, a timely objection or motion to admonish the jury to limit or disregard appears of record, stating the specific ground of objection; or  (2) Ruling excluding evidence. When the ruling is one excluding evidence, the substance of the evidence was made known to the court by counsel. B. Record of ruling. The court may add any other or further statement which shows the character of the evidence, the form in which it was offered, the objection made, and the ruling thereon. C. Hearing of jury. In jury cases, proceedings shall be conducted, to the extent practicable, so as to prevent inadmissible evidence from being suggested to the jury by any means, such as making statements or asking questions in the hearing of the jury. Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Code Ev art. 104 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 104. Preliminary questions

NOTE: SEE C.E. ART. 1103. A. Questions of admissibility generally. Preliminary questions concerning the competency or qualification of a person to be a witness, the existence of a privilege, or the admissibility of evidence shall be determined by the court, subject to the provisions of Paragraph B. In making its determination it is not bound by the rules of evidence except those with respect to privileges. B. Relevancy conditioned on fact. Subject to other provisions of this Code, when the relevancy of evidence depends upon the fulfillment of a condition of fact, the court shall admit it upon, or subject to, the introduction of evidence sufficient to support a finding of the fulfillment of the condition. C. Hearing of jury. Hearings on matters to be decided by the judge alone shall be conducted out of the hearing of the jury when the interests of justice require. Hearings on the admissibility of confessions or admissions by the accused or evidence allegedly unlawfully obtained shall in all cases be conducted out of the hearing of the jury, but when there has been a ruling prior to trial, it shall not be necessary to conduct another hearing as to admissibility before presentation of the evidence to a jury. D. Weight and credibility. The preliminary determination by the court that evidence is admissible does not limit the right of a party to introduce evidence relevant to weight or credibility at the trial. Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Code Ev art. 105 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 105. Limited admissibility

When evidence which is admissible as to one party or for one purpose but not admissible as to another party or for another purpose is admitted, the court, upon request, shall restrict the evidence to its proper scope and instruct the jury accordingly. Failure to restrict the evidence and instruct the jury shall not constitute error absent a request to do so. Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Code Ev art. 201 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 201. Judicial notice of adjudicative facts generally

A. Scope of Article. This Article governs only judicial notice of adjudicative facts. An "adjudicative fact" is a fact normally determined by the trier of fact. B. Kinds of facts. A judicially noticed fact must be one not subject to reasonable dispute in that it is either:  (1) Generally known within the territorial jurisdiction of the trial court; or  (2) Capable of accurate and ready determination by resort to sources whose accuracy cannot reasonably be questioned. C. When discretionary. A court may take judicial notice, whether requested or not. D. When mandatory. A court shall take judicial notice upon request if supplied with the information necessary for the court to determine that there is no reasonable dispute as to the fact. E. Opportunity to be heard. A party is entitled upon timely request to an opportunity to be heard as to the propriety of taking judicial notice and the tenor of the matter noticed. In the absence of prior opportunity to be heard, the request may be made after judicial notice has been taken. F. Time of taking notice. A party may request judicial notice at any stage of the proceeding but shall not do so in the hearing of a jury. Before taking judicial notice of a matter in its instructions to the jury, the court shall inform the parties before closing arguments begin. G. Instructing jury. In a civil case, the court shall instruct the jury to accept as conclusive any fact judicially noticed. In a criminal case, the court shall instruct the jury that it may, but is not required to, accept as conclusive any fact judicially noticed. Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Code Ev art. 202 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 202. Judicial notice of legal matters

A. Mandatory. A court, whether requested to do so or not, shall take judicial notice of the laws of the United States, of every state, territory, and other jurisdiction of the United States, and of the ordinances enacted by any political subdivision within the court's territorial jurisdiction whenever certified copies of the ordinances have been filed with the clerk of that court. B. Other legal matters. (1) A court shall take judicial notice of the following if a party requests it and provides the court with the information needed by it to comply with the request, and may take judicial notice without request of a party of:  (a) Proclamations of the President of the United States and the governor of this state. (b) Rules of boards, commissions, and agencies of this state that have been duly published and promulgated in the Louisiana Register. (c) Ordinances enacted by any political subdivision of the State of Louisiana. (d) Rules which govern the practice and procedure in a court of the United States or of any state, territory, or other jurisdiction of the United States, and which have been published in a form which makes them readily accessible. (e) Rules and decisions of boards, commissions, and agencies of the United States or of any state, territory, or other jurisdiction of the United States which have been duly published and promulgated and which have the effect of law within their respective jurisdictions. (f) Law of foreign countries, international law, and maritime law. (2) A party who requests that judicial notice be taken and the court, if notice is taken without request shall give reasonable notice during trial to all other parties. C. Information by court. The court may inform itself of any of the foregoing legal matters in such manner as it may deem proper, and the court may call upon counsel to aid it in obtaining such information. D. Time of taking notice. Judicial notice of the foregoing legal matters may be taken at any stage of the proceeding, provided that before taking judicial notice of a matter in its instructions to the jury, the court shall inform the parties before closing arguments begin. E. Question for court. The determination of the foregoing legal matters shall be made by the court. Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Code Ev art. 301 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 301. Scope of Chapter

This Chapter applies only to civil cases. It defines and clarifies the foundation, weight, and other effects of presumptions and prima facie evidence or proof as used in legislation but does not apply where more specific legislation provides otherwise. It does not create new presumptions, nor does it apply to or directly affect mixed questions of law and fact, such as the inference of negligence arising from the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur. Acts 1997, No. 577, §1.
LA Code Ev art. 302 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 302. Definitions

The following definitions apply under this Chapter: (1) The "burden of persuasion" is the burden of a party to establish a requisite degree of belief in the mind of the trier of fact as to the existence or nonexistence of a fact. Depending on the circumstances, the degree of belief may be by a preponderance of the evidence, by clear and convincing evidence, or as otherwise required by law. (2) A "predicate fact" is a fact or group of facts which must be established for a party to be entitled to the benefits of a presumption. (3) A "presumption" is an inference created by legislation that the trier of fact must draw if it finds the existence of the predicate fact unless the trier of fact is persuaded by evidence of the nonexistence of the fact to be inferred. As used herein, it does not include a particular usage of the term "presumption" where the content, context, or history of the statute indicates an intention merely to authorize but not to require the trier of fact to draw an inference. (4) An "inference" is a conclusion that an evidentiary fact exists based on the establishment of a predicate fact. Acts 1997, No. 577, §1.
LA Code Ev art. 303 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 303. Conclusive presumptions

A "conclusive presumption" is a rule of substantive law and is not regulated by this Chapter. Acts 1997, No. 577, §1.
LA Code Ev art. 304 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 304. Rebuttable presumptions

Presumptions regulated by this Chapter are rebuttable presumptions and therefore may be controverted or overcome by appropriate evidence. Acts 1997, No. 577, §1.
LA Code Ev art. 305 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 305. Effect of presumptions if there is no controverting evidence

If the trier of fact finds the existence of the predicate fact, and there is no evidence controverting the fact to be inferred, the trier of fact is required to find the existence of the fact to be inferred. Acts 1997, No. 577, §1.
LA Code Ev art. 306 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 306. Effect of presumptions if there is controverting evidence

If the trier of fact finds the existence of the predicate fact, and if there is evidence controverting the fact to be inferred, it shall find the existence of the inferred fact unless it is persuaded by the controverting evidence of the nonexistence of the inferred fact. Acts 1997, No. 577, §1.
LA Code Ev art. 307 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 307. Jury instructions

In jury cases, upon request, the jury shall be instructed of the existence of a presumption and instructed as to its effect in accordance with Articles 305 and 306. Acts 1997, No. 577, §1.
LA Code Ev art. 308 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 308. Effect of the term "prima facie" in legislation

A. Legislation providing that a document or other evidence is prima facie evidence or proof of all or part of its contents or of another fact establishes a presumption under this Chapter. When, however, the content, context, or history of the legislation indicates an intention not to shift the burden of persuasion, such legislation establishes only an inference and in a jury case, the court on request shall instruct the jury that if it finds the existence of the predicate fact it may but need not find the inferred fact. B. Other uses of the term "prima facie", such as those that merely provide for the admissibility of specified evidence, do not create presumptions or inferences and are not regulated by this Chapter. Acts 1997, No. 577, §1.
LA Code Ev art. 401 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 401. Definition of "relevant evidence"

Relevant evidence means evidence having any tendency to make the existence of any fact that is of consequence to the determination of the action more probable or less probable than it would be without the evidence. Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Code Ev art. 402 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 402. Relevant evidence generally admissible; irrelevant evidence inadmissible

All relevant evidence is admissible, except as otherwise provided by the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of Louisiana, this Code of Evidence, or other legislation. Evidence which is not relevant is not admissible. Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Code Ev art. 403 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 403. Exclusion of relevant evidence on grounds of prejudice, confusion, or waste of time

Although relevant, evidence may be excluded if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of the issues, or misleading the jury, or by considerations of undue delay, or waste of time. Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Code Ev art. 405 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 405. Methods of proving character

A. Reputation. Except as provided in Article 412, in all cases in which evidence of character or a trait of character of a person is admissible, proof may be made by testimony as to general reputation only. On cross-examination of the character witness, inquiry is allowable into relevant specific instances of conduct. B. Specific instances of conduct. In cases in which character or a trait of character of a person is an essential element of a charge, claim, or defense, such as in a prosecution for defamation or when there is a defense of entrapment, proof may also be made of specific instances of his conduct.  C. Foundation. Before a person may be permitted to testify to the reputation of another person, a foundation must be established that the witness is familiar with that reputation. Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Code Ev art. 406 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 406. Habit; routine practice; methods of proof

Evidence of the habit of a person or of the routine practice of an organization, whether corroborated or not and regardless of the presence of eyewitnesses, is relevant to prove that the conduct of the person or organization on a particular occasion was in conformity with the habit or routine practice. The evidence may consist of testimony in the form of an opinion or evidence of specific instances of conduct sufficient in number to warrant a finding that the habit existed or that the practice was routine. Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Code Ev art. 407 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 407. Subsequent remedial measures

In a civil case, when, after an event, measures are taken which, if taken previously, would have made the event less likely to occur, evidence of the subsequent measures is not admissible to prove negligence or culpable conduct in connection with the event. This Article does not require the exclusion of evidence of subsequent measures when offered for another purpose, such as proving ownership, authority, knowledge, control, or feasibility of precautionary measures, or for attacking credibility. Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Code Ev art. 408 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 408. Compromise and offers to compromise

A. Civil cases. In a civil case, evidence of (1) furnishing or offering or promising to furnish, or (2) accepting or offering or promising to accept, anything of value in compromising or attempting to compromise a claim which was disputed as to either validity or amount, is not admissible to prove liability for or invalidity of the claim or its amount. Evidence of conduct or statements made in compromise negotiations is likewise not admissible. This Article does not require the exclusion of any evidence otherwise admissible merely because it is presented in the course of compromise negotiations. This Article also does not require exclusion when the evidence is offered for another purpose, such as proving bias or prejudice of a witness, negativing a contention of undue delay, or proving an effort to obstruct a criminal investigation or prosecution. B. Criminal cases. This Article does not require the exclusion in a criminal case of evidence of the actions or statements described in Paragraph A, above, or of a giving or offer to give anything of value by the accused in direct or indirect restitution to a victim. Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Code Ev art. 409 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 409. Payment of medical and similar expenses

In a civil case, evidence of furnishing or offering or promising to pay expenses or losses occasioned by an injury to person or damage to property is not admissible to prove liability for the injury or damage nor is it admissible to mitigate, reduce, or avoid liability therefor. This Article does not require the exclusion of such evidence when it is offered solely for another purpose, such as to enforce a contract for payment. Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Code Ev art. 410 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Evidence|Art. 410. Inadmissibility of pleas, plea discussions, and related statements

A. General rule. Except as otherwise provided in this Article, evidence of the following is not, in any civil or criminal proceeding, admissible against the party who made the plea or was a participant in the plea discussions:  (1) A plea of guilty or of nolo contendere which was later withdrawn or set aside;  (2) In a civil case, a plea of nolo contendere;  (3) Any statement made in the course of any court proceeding concerning either of the foregoing pleas, or any plea discussions with an attorney for or other representative of the prosecuting authority regarding either of the foregoing pleas; or  (4) Any statement made in the course of plea discussions with an attorney for or other representative of the prosecuting authority which do not result in a plea of guilty or which result in a plea of guilty later withdrawn or set aside. B. Exceptions. However, such a statement is admissible:  (1) In any proceeding wherein another statement made in the course of the same plea or plea discussions has been introduced and the statement ought in fairness be considered contemporaneously with it; or  (2) In a criminal proceeding for perjury or false statement if the statement was made by the defendant under oath, on the record and in the presence of counsel. Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.