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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 23:1310.5.1

  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

            If the parties, whether represented or unrepresented, agree to a continuance of a mediation, hearing, or trial by filing a joint motion to continue or an uncontested motion to continue, the workers’ compensation judge shall grant the continuance.

            Acts 2022, No. 435, §1.