LA · rules
La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 861
Time for filing motion in arrest
A motion in arrest of judgment must be filed and disposed of before sentence. The court, on motion of the defendant and for cause shown, may postpone the imposition of sentence for a specified period in order to give the defense additional time to prepare and file a motion in arrest of judgment.
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- legis.la.gov
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- 2026-09-15
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- 2026-09-15
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