La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 297
This is the official text of La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 297, part of Louisiana’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Louisiana.
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Transmission of transcripts and other evidence
Official statutory text
After the preliminary examination, unless the court has ordered the release of the defendant upon a finding that there is not probable cause to charge him with an offense, the court shall transmit, without delay, to the clerk of the court having jurisdiction of the offense:
(1) The transcript of the testimony of the witnesses, including that of the defendant if he testified;
(2) The order rendered after the examination, or a certified copy thereof; and
(3) All articles or objects admitted in evidence.
(1) The transcript of the testimony of the witnesses, including that of the defendant if he testified;
(2) The order rendered after the examination, or a certified copy thereof; and
(3) All articles or objects admitted in evidence.
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