Medical Testing Court Concerns

Summary

Louisiana law may accept alternative drug testing methods with a doctors note. Missing court due to emergencies generally requires prompt documentation. Consult your lawyer for specific advice.

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I have two questions actually
Hello ****, I'd be happy to help answer your legal questions. Could you please tell me what they are?
My first one is due to medical conditions I haven't been able to provide a urine sample so there for the judge keeps putting me in jail for sanctions. I went to a doctor and got confirmation of reasons why it's hard for me to provide the test. I'm just worried is the judge going to accept my doctors letter explaining my condition and allow me to be mouth swab for testing. I just don't want to keep going to jail every week I appear for drug court
Hello ****, I understand your concern. Could you please tell me which state you are in? The laws regarding drug testing in court vary by location.
My second concern is I missed court yesterday morning due to being in children's hospital with my toddler for the past two days. Will I be excused for missing court with documents proving I've been in the hospital
Hello ****, missing court due to a legitimate emergency usually requires you to provide proof. A letter or document from the hospital should suffice. However, it's crucial to contact the court as soon as possible to explain your situation. Can you please provide your location so I can give you more specific advice?
I'm in Louisiana
Based on your location, I have the following information:
*. For your medical condition, Louisiana law may accept alternate forms of testing with a doctor's note. Reach out to your lawyer or public defender regarding this.

*. For missing court, Louisiana generally accepts medical emergencies as legitimate excuses. Provide your documentation to the court ASAP.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask. It's important to keep in constant communication with your lawyer and court officials. They can provide the most accurate advice for your specific situation.