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La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 575

Interruption of time limitations

activein force · 2026-09-15 – presentact-effective-date

The periods of limitation established by this Chapter shall be interrupted when the defendant:

(1) For the purpose of avoiding detection, apprehension or prosecution, flees from the state, is outside the state, or is absent from his usual place of abode within the state; or

(2) Lacks mental capacity to proceed at trial and is committed in accordance with Article 648 of this Code.

History

Amended by Acts 1979, No. 318, §1.

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2026-09-15
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2026-09-15
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