La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 364
This is the official text of La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 364, part of Louisiana’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Louisiana.
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New warrant; when issued
Official statutory text
The court shall issue a new warrant of arrest when it appears that there exists sufficient legal ground for the custody of the person based on an offense with which he may be charged, although the order for the custody may have been rendered in an irregular or unauthorized manner, or may have been executed by an unauthorized person.
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