Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 704 – Severance
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 704
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Jointly indicted defendants shall be tried jointly unless:
(1) The state elects to try them separately; or
(2) The court, on motion of the defendant, and after contradictory hearing with the district attorney, is satisfied that justice requires a severance.