Chapter 4: Relevancy and Its Limits
Louisiana Code of Evidence – 2026
Art. 401
Definition of "relevant evidence"
Art. 402
Relevant evidence generally admissible; irrelevant evidence inadmissible
Art. 403
Exclusion of relevant evidence on grounds of prejudice, confusion, or waste of time
Art. 404
Character evidence generally not admissible in civil or criminal trial to prove conduct; exceptions; other criminal acts
Art. 405
Methods of proving character
Art. 406
Habit; routine practice; methods of proof
Art. 407
Subsequent remedial measures
Art. 408
Compromise and offers to compromise
Art. 409
Payment of medical and similar expenses
Art. 410
Inadmissibility of pleas, plea discussions, and related statements
Art. 411
Liability insurance
Art. 412
Victim's past sexual behavior in sexual assault cases; trafficking offenses
Art. 412.1
Victim's attire in sexual assault cases
Art. 412.2
Evidence of similar crimes, wrongs, or acts in sex offense cases
Art. 412.3
Statements made by victims of trafficking during investigations
Art. 412.4
Evidence of similar crimes, wrongs, or acts in domestic abuse cases and cruelty against juveniles cases
Art. 412.5
Evidence of similar crimes, wrongs, or acts in certain civil cases
Art. 413
Settlement or tender
Art. 414
Worker's compensation payments
Art. 415
Act of contacting or retaining an attorney
Art. 416
Autopsy photographs