Section 738 – Number of witnesses allowed

May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana

At a trial or hearing, each defendant in a misdemeanor case shall be allowed to summon six witnesses at the expense of the parish, and in a felony case sixteen witnesses. A defendant shall have the right of compulsory process for additional witnesses at his own expense.

La. Cr.P. § 738

Acts 2001, No. 1119, §1.