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STATE of Louisiana v. Norris VESSELL

Louisiana Supreme Court2009-05-13No. No. 2009-KK-1062
8 So. 3d 566

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In re State of Louisiana; — Plaintiff; Applying For Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Orleans, Criminal District Court Div. J, No. 452-749; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2009-K-0622.

Granted in part. The victim’s mother’s mental health records are admissible only: (1) if the victim’s mother testifies at trial and (2) if, in the opinion of the trial court, the medical records at issue are relevant as to an investigation of or prosecution for child abuse. See La. C.E. art. 510(C)(2)(f).