Louisiana Revised Statutes & Codes

La. Code Evid. Ann. art. 402 (2026)

Relevant evidence generally admissible; irrelevant evidence inadmissible

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Art. 402.  Relevant evidence generally admissible; irrelevant evidence inadmissible

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.