No. 2009-KK-1062 Precedential Processed

State v. Vessell

Louisiana Supreme Court · Filed May 13, 2009 · 8 So. 3d 566

Also decided on this docket: La., May 13, 2009 8 So. 3d 566

Opinion text

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 *567 as to an investigation of or prosecution for child abuse. See La. C.E. art. 510(C)(2)(f).