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La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 704

Severance

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Jointly indicted defendants shall be tried jointly unless:

(1) The state elects to try them separately; or

(2) The court, on motion of the defendant, and after contradictory hearing with the district attorney, is satisfied that justice requires a severance.

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Source: legis.la.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-15
Edition: 2026-09-15
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