Chapter 5: Testimonial Privileges
Louisiana Code of Evidence – 2026
Art. 501
Scope of privileges
Art. 502
Waiver of privilege
Art. 503
Comment on or inference from claim of privilege; instructions; exception
Art. 504
Spousal confidential communications privilege
Art. 505
Spousal witness privilege
Art. 506
Lawyer-client privilege
Art. 507
Subpoena of lawyer or his representative in criminal cases
Art. 508
Subpoena of lawyer or his representative in civil cases
Art. 509
Work product rule not affected
Art. 510
Health care provider-patient privilege
Art. 511
Communications to clergymen
Art. 512
Political vote
Art. 513
Trade secrets
Art. 514
Identity of informer
Art. 515
Accountant-client privilege
Art. 516
Subpoena of accountant or his representative in criminal cases
Art. 517
Subpoena of accountant; civil, juvenile, administrative proceedings
Art. 518
Trained peer support member privilege
Art. 519
Subpoena of judge or his representative in civil and criminal cases