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La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 209
When summons may be issued by magistrate
When a complaint is made of the commission of a misdemeanor and the requirements of Article 202 are met, the magistrate may issue a summons instead of a warrant of arrest, if he has reasonable ground to believe that the person against whom the complaint is made will appear upon a summons. In a case where a summons has been issued, a warrant of arrest may be issued later in its place.
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- legis.la.gov
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- 2026-09-15
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- 2026-09-15
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