La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 729.1
This is the official text of La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 729.1, part of Louisiana’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Louisiana.
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Court's disposition of motion for discovery; vacation or restriction of order
Official statutory text
A. A motion for discovery shall not be denied without a contradictory hearing unless it appears on the face of the motion that, as a matter of law, the moving party is not entitled to the relief sought.
B. Upon a sufficient showing by either party, the court may at any time vacate, restrict or defer an order for discovery, or make such other order as is appropriate.
Added by Acts 1977, No. 515, ยง1.
B. Upon a sufficient showing by either party, the court may at any time vacate, restrict or defer an order for discovery, or make such other order as is appropriate.
Added by Acts 1977, No. 515, ยง1.
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