La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 886.1
This is the official text of La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 886.1, part of Louisiana’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Louisiana.
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Judgment for fines and costs declared executory; required notice
Official statutory text
If a civil judgment is signed in accordance with Article 886, the judgment shall be executory upon rendition by the court provided the defendant was notified at the time of sentencing of the possible rendition of a civil judgment in the event of his failure to pay the fine and costs. In all other cases, the judgment shall be executory immediately upon service of the notice of judgment upon the defendant in accordance with Code of Civil Procedure Article 1913.
Acts 1991, No. 85, ยง1.
Acts 1991, No. 85, ยง1.
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