by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
A.(1) This Paragraphmay be cited as and referred to as “Gwen’s Law”.(2) A contradictory bail hearing, as provided for in this Paragraph, may be held prior to setting bail for a person in custody who is charged with domestic abuse battery, violation...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
A.Except as provided in this Article andArticle 313, a person in custody who ischarged with the commission of an offense is entitled to bail before conviction . (Source: Art. 330)B. A person released on a previously posted bail undertaking for (1) a crime of violence...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
For the purpose of this Title, the following definitions shall apply: (1) Bail is the security given by a person to assure a defendant’s appearance before the proper court whenever required. (Source: Art. 311)(2) An appearance is a personal appearance before the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
A person ordered held in custody following a preliminary examination shall not be discharged on a writ of habeas corpus or by other process because of any informality or error in the commitment or the proceedings prior thereto that does not substantially prejudice...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
After the preliminary examination, unless the court has ordered the release of the defendant upon a finding that there is not probable cause to charge him with an offense, the court shall transmit, without delay, to the clerk of the court having jurisdiction of the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
If the defendant has not been indicted by a grand jury for the offense charged, the court shall, at the preliminary examination, order his release from custody or bail if, from the evidence adduced, it appears that there is not probable cause to charge him with the...
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