Section 583 – Interruption of time limitation where new trial

May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana

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.

La. Cr.P. § 583

Added by Acts 1972, No. 647, §1.