§ 22:1931.4 — Burden of proof; prima facie evidence; standard of review

Louisiana § 22:1931.4

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 22: Insurance

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NOTE: Pursuant to R.S. 22:1931.13, this Section terminates on July 1, 2024.
§1931.4. Burden of proof; prima facie evidence; standard of review
A. The burden of proof in an action instituted pursuant to this Part shall be a
preponderance of the evidence.
B. Proof by a preponderance of the evidence of a violation of R.S. 22:1924 shall be
deemed to exist if the defendant has pled guilty or been convicted in any federal or state court
when such charge arises out of circumstances which would be a violation of R.S. 22:1924.
C. The submission of a certified or true copy of a conviction shall be prima facie
evidence of the same. The submission of the bill of information or of the indictment and the
minutes of the court shall be prima facie evidence as to the circumstances underlying a
criminal conviction or final plea.

Legislative History

Acts 2012, No. 862, §1.