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La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 714

Continuance to defendants jointly indicted

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

When defendants are jointly indicted and a continuance is granted to one of them, the court may grant a continuance to any of the others, on his motion. However, a continuance granted to one defendant shall not deprive other jointly indicted defendants of a prompt trial unless the state can show good ground for continuance as to them.

History

Amended by Acts 1968, No. 143, §1.

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2026-09-15
Edition
2026-09-15
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