La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 673
This is the official text of La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 673, part of Louisiana’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Louisiana.
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Judge may act until recused
Official statutory text
A judge has full power and authority to act, even though a ground for recusal exists, until he is recused, or a motion for his recusal is filed. The judge to whom the motion to recuse is assigned shall have full power and authority to act in the cause pending the disposition of the motion to recuse.
Acts 2010, No. 262, §2; Acts 2022, No. 42, §1.
Acts 2010, No. 262, §2; Acts 2022, No. 42, §1.
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