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La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 583

Interruption of time limitation where new trial

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The period of limitation established by Article 582 shall be interrupted by any of the causes stated in Article 579. Where such interruption occurs, the state must commence the new trial within one year from the date the cause of interruption no longer exists.

History

Added by Acts 1972, No. 647, §1.

Provenance

Source: legis.la.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-15
Edition: 2026-09-15
Content hash: 3cff1a5e7aa6b9339b632b1994f22c19db39b89ea03d6fec7e0b93eaa8f05999

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