In all criminal cases and in all cases in juvenile or family courts which are of a criminal nature, and in civil forfeiture proceedings arising from criminal activity, the courts of this state shall receive as evidence any certificate made in accordance with R.S. 15:521 subject to the conditions contained in this Section and R.S. 15:523. The certificate shall be received in evidence as prima facie proof of the facts shown thereon.
La. R.S. § 15:522