§ Art. 501. Scope of privileges

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Art. 501. Scope of privileges

Privileges as recognized in this Chapter are evidentiary in nature, do not of themselves create causes of action or other substantive rights, and are applicable to proceedings enumerated in Article 1101. Nothing in this Chapter is intended to regulate the content or waiver of constitutional rights, nor inferences to be drawn from their invocation.

NOTE--EFFECTIVE DATE AND APPLICATION--ACTS 1992, NO. 376

<For provisions relating to the effective date and application of this article as enacted by Acts 1992, No. 376, see italic note preceding this article.>