Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 28 – Issuance of summons or warrant of arrest
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 28
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
If the magistrate is satisfied that there is just cause to fear that the defendant is about to commit the threatened offense, he shall issue a summons ordering the defendant to appear before him at a specified time and date. The magistrate may issue a warrant of arrest when imminent and serious harm is threatened.