La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 28
This is the official text of La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 28, part of Louisiana’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Louisiana.
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Issuance of summons or warrant of arrest
Official statutory text
If the magistrate is satisfied that there is just cause to fear that the defendant is about to commit the threatened offense, he shall issue a summons ordering the defendant to appear before him at a specified time and date. The magistrate may issue a warrant of arrest when imminent and serious harm is threatened.
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