Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 894.3 – Notice to victim for sentencing
Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 894.3
- Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
A. Before sentencing a defendant who has been convicted of a violation of a sex offense as defined in La. Rev. Stat. 15:541, the office of the district attorney shall notify the clerk of court of the name and the address of the victim, and the clerk of court shall give written notice of the date and time of sentencing at least three days prior to the hearing, when the sentencing is not immediately following the finding of guilt, to the victim or the victim’s parent or guardian, unless the victim, parent, or guardian has advised the office of the district attorney in writing that such notification is not desired.
B. The victim or the victim’s parent or guardian who desires to do so shall be given a reasonable opportunity to attend the hearing and to be heard.
Acts 1992, No. 962, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1290, §3; Acts 2001, No. 1206, §3.