Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Evidence 402

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

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.