Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 2:10

  • 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.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

To facilitate the making of investigations by the secretary, in the interest of the public safety and the promotion of aeronautics, the reports of investigations or hearings, or any part thereof, or any testimony given thereat, shall not be admitted in evidence or used for any purpose in any suit, action, or proceeding growing out of any matter referred to in said investigation, hearing, or report thereof, except in case of criminal or other proceedings instituted by or on behalf of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections under the provisions of this Chapter.

Acts 1985, No. 889, §1.

{{NOTE:  SEE ACTS 1985, NO. 889, §3.}}