Louisiana Revised Statutes 45:1456 – Service of subpoenas; motion to quash or obtain additional time; award of costs
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 45:1456
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
A. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, upon a showing of good cause therefor, a subpoena issued to any news media organization, reporter, custodian of records, photographer, or other representative of any news media organization, which is governed by La. Rev. Stat. 45:1455 through 1458, shall be served at least ten days prior to the return date specified in the subpoena.
B. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to preclude or limit the right of the news media organization, reporter, photographer, custodian of records, or other representative of any news media organization to seek an order with respect to a subpoena pursuant to Article 1354 or Article 1426 of the Code of Civil Procedure, including, without limitation, an order continuing the return date specified in the subpoena or quashing the subpoena on the ground that additional time is reasonably necessary for compliance with the subpoena.
C. In a proceeding to quash any subpoena governed by La. Rev. Stat. 45:1455 through 1458, the court may, after contradictory hearing, grant reasonable attorney fees and expenses to the prevailing party in the contradictory hearing.
Acts 1987, No. 803, §1.