Art. 866 Discovery

When it comes to sharing evidence and information before a hearing, this process follows the same rules used in adult criminal court. Both sides in a juvenile case get to request certain information from each other, like police reports, witness statements, or evidence the other side plans to use.

This means the same discovery rules that apply to adults facing criminal charges also apply to kids in the juvenile justice system. Lawyers on both sides can ask for documents, evidence, and other information to prepare their case before it goes to court.

If you're involved in a juvenile case and want to know what specific information you can request or what you're required to share, you'll need to look at the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure for the detailed rules. An attorney can help explain what applies to your specific situation.