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La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 515

Substitution of counsel

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Assignment of counsel shall not deprive the defendant of the right to engage other counsel at any stage of the proceedings in substitution of counsel assigned by the court. The court may assign other counsel in substitution of counsel previously assigned or specially assigned to assist the defendant at the arraignment.

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2026-09-15
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2026-09-15
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