Section 680 – Grounds for recusation of district attorney

May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana

A district attorney shall be recused when he:

(1) Has a personal interest in the cause or grand jury proceeding which is in conflict with fair and impartial administration of justice;
(2) Is related to the party accused or to the party injured, or to the spouse of the accused or party injured, or to a party who is a focus of a grand jury investigation, to such an extent that it may appreciably influence him in the performance of the duties of his office; or
(3) Has been employed or consulted in the case as attorney for the defendant before his election or appointment as district attorney.

La. Cr.P. § 680

Amended by Acts 1980, No. 195, §1, eff. July 8, 1980.