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Section 729.4 – Pretrial conferences

May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana

The court may by special order or pursuant to local rules require the district attorney and defense counsel to participate in a pretrial conference for the purpose of:

(1) Disposing of discovery motions without formal hearing when there is no objection and no prior voluntary compliance with the provisions hereof; and
(2) Consideration of such other matters as may aid in the prompt and fair disposition of the charge.

La. Cr.P. § 729.4

Added by Acts 1977, No. 515, §1.