Section 714 – Continuance to defendants jointly indicted

May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana

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.

La. Cr.P. § 714

Amended by Acts 1968, No. 143, §1.