3A.05.030 Spousal privileges not applicable in criminal proceedings involving domestic violence

Statutes | Coushatta Tribe of LA Prot. from Viol. and Dom. Viol. Code Title 3A Chapter 3A.05 § 3A.05.030 | 2019

The following evidentiary privileges do not apply in any criminal proceeding in which a spouse or other family or household member is the victim of domestic violence or an alleged crime involving domestic violence perpetrated by the other spouse:

(a) The privilege of confidential communication between spouses.

 

(b) The privilege to not testify against a spouse.