Section 653 – Restrictive orders; discovery

May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana

A. The court may limit, modify, or restrict discovery upon written motion and a showing of good cause, such as a claim of confidentiality under R.S. 46:56. Such showing may be made ex parte if the interests of justice so require.
B. If the court restricts, limits, or modifies its order, the written motion showing good cause may be sealed and shall be placed in the record of the proceeding.

La. Ch.C. § 653

Acts 1991, No. 235, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.