La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 740
This is the official text of La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 740, part of Louisiana’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Louisiana.
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Restrictions on subpoenas; members of the legislature and personnel
Official statutory text
No subpoena or order compelling discovery shall issue to compel the attendance of a member of the Louisiana Legislature, or legislative employee, except in strict conformity with the provision of R.S. 13:3667.1 and no subpoena or order compelling discovery shall issue to compel the attendance of a member or former member of the Louisiana Legislature, or legislative employee, except in strict conformity with the provision of R.S. 13:3667.3. For purposes of this Article, "legislative employee" means the clerk of the House of Representatives, the secretary of the Senate, and employees of the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Legislative Bureau.
Acts 2006, No. 690, §3, eff. June 29, 2006; Acts 2008, No. 374, §2, eff. June 21, 2008; Acts 2012, No. 519, §2.
Acts 2006, No. 690, §3, eff. June 29, 2006; Acts 2008, No. 374, §2, eff. June 21, 2008; Acts 2012, No. 519, §2.
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