La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 714
This is the official text of La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 714, part of Louisiana’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Louisiana.
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Continuance to defendants jointly indicted
Official statutory text
When defendants are jointly indicted and a continuance is granted to one of them, the court may grant a continuance to any of the others, on his motion. However, a continuance granted to one defendant shall not deprive other jointly indicted defendants of a prompt trial unless the state can show good ground for continuance as to them.
Amended by Acts 1968, No. 143, ยง1.
Amended by Acts 1968, No. 143, ยง1.
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