§ 707 Motion for continuance; time for filing
§ 708 Continuance and recess; definitions
§ 709 Continuance based on absence of a witness
§ 710 Prevention of continuance by admission of adverse party
§ 711 Trial of motion
§ 712 Discretionary grounds
§ 713 Peremptory grounds
§ 714 Continuance to defendants jointly indicted
§ 715 Continuance to definite date or indefinitely
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Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Code of Criminal Procedure > Title XXIV > Chapter 4 - Continuance

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Recess: A temporary interruption of the legislative business.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.