677 So. 2d 1138 - State v. Simien’s Empirical Analysis

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11 state decisions

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1. “a trial judge has vast discretion concerning the admission of evidence. The trial judge's decision to admit or exclude evidence will not be reversed on appeal absent a clear showing that he or she abused that discretion. Lemoine v. Hessmer Nursing Home, 94-836 (La.App. 3 Cir. 3/1/95) ; 651 So.2d 444 .”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 735 So. 2d 809 - Goodnight v. Goodnight · 702 So. 2d 1024 - Haynes v. Calcasieu Medical Transp., Inc.

2. “A. (1) A written report of the results of the initial testing, certified by a sworn affidavit by the expert who supervised the tests, shall be filed in the suit of record. The affidavit shall state in substance: (a) That the affiant is qualified as an examiner of blood or tissue samples for inherited characteristics, including but not limited to blood and tissue types, to administer the test and shall give the affiant's name, address, telephone number, qualifications, education, and experience. (b) How the tested individuals were identified when the samples were obtained. (c) Who obtained the samples and how, when, and where the samples were obtained. (d) The chain of custody of the samples from the time obtained until the tests were completed. (e)The results of the test and the probability of paternity as calculated by an expert based on the test results. (f) The procedures performed to obtain the test results. (2) A notice that the report has been filed shall be mailed by certified mail to all parties by the clerk of court or shall be served in accordance with Code of Civil Procedure Article 1314. (3) A party may challenge the testing procedure within thirty days of the date of receipt or service of the notice. B. (1) If the court finds there has been a procedural error in the administration of the tests, the court shall order an additional test made by the same laboratory or expert. (2) (a) If there is no timely challenge to the testing procedure or if the court finds ther”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 974 So. 2d 761 - Richardson v. Richardson

3. “I, the undersigned upon being duly sworn, depose and state I have analyzed the data on the biological specimens from the above-named individuals, that the report containing the results of said analysis has been prepared under my direct supervision, and that the facts and result therein are true and correct.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State, Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support v. Gibson