Cite as: 22 CNCA § 749

A. In the investigation of a criminal offense, the Prosecuting Attorney or any peace officer may take the sworn statement of any person having knowledge of such criminal offense. Any person charged with a crime shall be entitled to a copy of any such sworn statement upon the same being obtained.

B. If a witness in a criminal proceeding gives testimony upon a material issue of the case contradictory to his previous sworn statement, evidence may be introduced that such witness has previously made a statement under oath contradictory to such testimony.

Historical Data

LA 10–90, eff. November 13, 1990.