La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 874

This is the official text of La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 874, part of Louisiana’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Louisiana.

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Prompt sentence required; relief by writs

Official statutory text

Sentence shall be imposed without unreasonable delay. If a defendant claims that the sentence has been unreasonably delayed, he may invoke the supervisory jurisdiction of the appellate court.

Acts 1993, No. 975, §1.

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