Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 626 – Change of venue where defendant is on bail
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 626
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
If a defendant has furnished bail prior to a change of venue, his obligation and that of the surety on his bond shall be the same as if the prosecution had been instituted in the court to which the case is transferred.