La. Admin. Code tit. 22 § XV-1391
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section XV-1391 - Preparing the Child Client to TestifyA. If the child client decides to testify, the attorney should prepare the child client to testify. This should include familiarizing the child client with the courtroom, court procedures, and what to expect during direct and cross-examination. If possible, prior to the adjudication hearing the attorney should conduct a mock direct and cross-examination on the child client with a separate attorney acting as prosecutor. Often the decision whether to testify may change at trial. Thus, the attorney should prepare the case for either contingency.La. Admin. Code tit. 22, § XV-1391
Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Public Defender Board, LR 37:2611 (September 2011), Amended LR 45415 (3/1/2019).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 15:148