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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE BILL NO. 237
BY REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON
AN ACT1
To amend and reenact R.S. 15:499(A)(introductory paragraph), relative to certificates of2
analysis; to provide with respect to proof of analysis or examination of physical3
evidence; and to provide for related matters.4
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:5
Section 1. R.S. 15:499(A)(introductory paragraph) is hereby amended and reenacted6
to read as follows: 7
ยง499. Certificates of analysis8
A. All criminalistics laboratories established by laws of this state or by laws9
of the United States, and all coroners, forensic pathologists, and other persons,10
partnerships, corporations, and other legal entities practicing in fields of knowledge11
and expertise in the gathering, examination, and analysis of evidence by scientific12
means are authorized to make proof of examination and analysis of physical13
evidence by the certificate of the person in charge of the facility in which such14
examination and analysis is made making the examination or analysis. Such15
certificate shall list:16
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SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED: