La. Code Evid. art. 1003

Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session

Section 1003 - Admissibility of duplicates

A duplicate is admissible to the same extent as an original unless:

(1) A genuine question is raised as to the authenticity of the original;

(2) In the circumstances it would be unfair to admit the duplicate in lieu of the original; or

(3) The original is a testament offered for probate, a contract on which the claim or defense is based, or is otherwise closely related to a controlling issue.

La. C.E. § 1003

Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989; Acts 2001, No. 941, §1; Acts 2003, No. 1135, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.

Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. 1/1/1989; Acts 2001, No. 941, §1; Acts 2003, No. 1135, §1, eff. 7/1/2003.