Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 740 – Restrictions on subpoenas; members of the legislature and personnel
Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 740
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
No subpoena or order compelling discovery shall issue to compel the attendance of a member of the Louisiana Legislature, or legislative employee, except in strict conformity with the provision of La. Rev. Stat. 13:3667.1 and no subpoena or order compelling discovery shall issue to compel the attendance of a member or former member of the Louisiana Legislature, or legislative employee, except in strict conformity with the provision of La. Rev. Stat. 13:3667.3. For purposes of this Article, “legislative employee” means the clerk of the House of Representatives, the secretary of the Senate, and employees of the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Legislative Bureau.
Acts 2006, No. 690, §3, eff. June 29, 2006; Acts 2008, No. 374, §2, eff. June 21, 2008; Acts 2012, No. 519, §2.