La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 897
This is the official text of La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 897, part of Louisiana’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Louisiana.
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Termination of probation or suspended sentence; discharge of defendant
Official statutory text
A. In a felony case, other than for a conviction of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, vehicular homicide, or first degree vehicular negligent injuring, the court may terminate the defendant's probation, early or as unsatisfactory, and discharge him at any time after the expiration of one year of probation when either of the following occur:
(1) The state has previously provided written verification that it has no opposition to the termination of the probation.
(2) A contradictory hearing with the state, set by the court, has been held. The court shall provide notice of the hearing to the state at least fifteen days prior to the hearing date.
B. In a misdemeanor case, other than for a conviction of vehicular negligent injuring, the court may terminate the defendant's suspended sentence or probation and discharge him at any time when all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The termination or discharge is ordered in open court.
(2) The state is present at the time the termination or discharge is ordered and has been afforded an opportunity to participate in a contradictory hearing on the matter.
Acts 2014, No. 275, §1; Acts 2024, No. 648, §1.
(1) The state has previously provided written verification that it has no opposition to the termination of the probation.
(2) A contradictory hearing with the state, set by the court, has been held. The court shall provide notice of the hearing to the state at least fifteen days prior to the hearing date.
B. In a misdemeanor case, other than for a conviction of vehicular negligent injuring, the court may terminate the defendant's suspended sentence or probation and discharge him at any time when all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The termination or discharge is ordered in open court.
(2) The state is present at the time the termination or discharge is ordered and has been afforded an opportunity to participate in a contradictory hearing on the matter.
Acts 2014, No. 275, §1; Acts 2024, No. 648, §1.
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