Section 554 – Effect of failure to plead

May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana

A defendant shall plead when arraigned. If he stands mute, refuses to plead, or pleads evasively, a plea of not guilty shall be entered of record. When a defendant is a corporation and fails to appear for arraignment when summoned, a plea of not guilty shall be entered of record.

La. Cr.P. ยง 554