§ 571 Crimes for which there is no time limitation
§ 571.1 Time limitation for certain sex offenses
§ 572 Limitation of prosecution of noncapital offenses
§ 573 Running of time limitations; exception
§ 573.1 Running of time limitations; exception; persons with infirmities
§ 573.2 Running of time limitations; exception; video voyeurism
§ 573.3 Running of time limitations; exception; crimes against the Firefighters’ Retirement System
§ 573.4 Running of time limitations; exception; third degree rape
§ 574 Conviction and punishment for lesser offenses; limitations applicable
§ 575 Interruption of time limitations
§ 575.1 Suspension of time limitations; crimes against the Firefighters’ Retirement System
§ 576 Filing of new charges upon dismissal of prosecution
§ 577 Pleading of limitation; burden of proof
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Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Code of Criminal Procedure > Title XVII > Chapter 1 - Limitations Upon Institution of Prosecution

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