RS 22:1931.4

151 words·~1 min read·/la/title-22/22-2313

A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.

RS 22:1931.4

NOTE: Pursuant to R.S. 22:1931.13, this Section terminates on July 1, 2024.

§1931.4. Burden of proof; prima facie evidence; standard of review

A. The burden of proof in an action instituted pursuant to this Part shall be a preponderance of the evidence.

B. Proof by a preponderance of the evidence of a violation of R.S. 22:1924 shall be deemed to exist if the defendant has pled guilty or been convicted in any federal or state court when such charge arises out of circumstances which would be a violation of R.S. 22:1924.

C. The submission of a certified or true copy of a conviction shall be prima facie evidence of the same. The submission of the bill of information or of the indictment and the minutes of the court shall be prima facie evidence as to the circumstances underlying a criminal conviction or final plea.

Acts 2012, No. 862, §1.