LA · rules
La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 390
Burden of proof; justification of self-defense raised; probable cause
A. In any criminal proceeding in which the justification of self-defense is raised pursuant to R.S. 14:19 or 20, the state shall have the burden to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant did not act in self-defense.
B. Any defendant intending to assert the justification of self-defense pursuant to R.S. 14:19 or 20 shall provide written notice to the district attorney within ten days after the state has moved for discovery under Article 724. Thereafter, the court may, for good cause shown, allow a defendant to provide such notice at any time before the commencement of the trial.
C. A peace officer shall consider evidence of self-defense in accordance with R.S. 14:19 or 20 when determining if probable cause exists to conduct an arrest.
History
Acts 2024, No. 729, §2.
Provenance
- Source
- legis.la.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-15
- Content hash
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