La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 972.1
This is the official text of La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 972.1, part of Louisiana’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Louisiana.
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Expungement of records; local courts
Official statutory text
The following courts, throughout their several territorial jurisdictions, shall have authority to expunge records in accordance with this Title:
(1) District courts and their commissioners within their trial jurisdiction.
(2) City or parish courts within their trial jurisdiction.
(3) Mayor's courts and traffic courts within their trial jurisdiction.
(4) Juvenile and family courts within their trial jurisdiction.
(5) Municipal and traffic courts of New Orleans within their trial jurisdiction.
Acts 2023, No. 90, ยง1.
(1) District courts and their commissioners within their trial jurisdiction.
(2) City or parish courts within their trial jurisdiction.
(3) Mayor's courts and traffic courts within their trial jurisdiction.
(4) Juvenile and family courts within their trial jurisdiction.
(5) Municipal and traffic courts of New Orleans within their trial jurisdiction.
Acts 2023, No. 90, ยง1.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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