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Section 692 – Dismissal of indictment after conviction

May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana

After conviction, the district attorney is authorized to dismiss an indictment or count thereof only:

(1) When a new trial has been granted.
(2) When a motion in arrest of judgment has been sustained.

La. Cr.P. § 692

Acts 1983, No. 588, §1.