La. Ch. Code art. 1532
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1532, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Transfers to courts exercising criminal jurisdiction
Official statutory text
A. When the defendant is entitled to a trial by a jury, as defined in Article 1530, but knowingly and intelligently waives that right pursuant to Article 1531, the juvenile court may proceed with trial.
B. In cases where the defendant elects to exercise his right to a trial by jury, the court shall transfer the case to the proper court exercising criminal jurisdiction.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
B. In cases where the defendant elects to exercise his right to a trial by jury, the court shall transfer the case to the proper court exercising criminal jurisdiction.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
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