Louisiana Children’s Code 662 – Right to present evidence and examine witnesses
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Terms Used In Louisiana Children's Code 662
- Child: means a person under eighteen years of age who, prior to juvenile proceedings, has not been judicially emancipated under Civil Code Article 366 or emancipated by marriage under Civil Code Article 367. See Louisiana Children's Code 603
- 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.
The child and his parents may introduce evidence, call witnesses, be heard on their own behalf, and cross-examine witnesses called by the state.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.