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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 23:1318

  • Interrogatories: Written questions asked by one party of an opposing party, who must answer them in writing under oath; a discovery device in a lawsuit.
  • Office: means the office of workers' compensation administration established pursuant to La. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 23:1021
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.

            For claims arising under this Chapter, the assistant secretary or any other office employee shall not be subject to subpoena for the purpose of testifying in any legal proceeding. This prohibition shall extend to depositions and interrogatories, both written and oral.

            Amended by Acts 1983, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 1, §1, eff. July 1, 1983; Acts 1995, No. 246, §1, eff. June 14, 1995.