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2022 Louisiana Laws
Code of Criminal Procedure
Art. 28. Issuance of summons or warrant of arrest
Universal Citation: LA Code Crim Pro Art. 28 (2022)
Art. 28. Issuance of summons or warrant of arrest
If the magistrate is satisfied that there is just cause to fear that the defendant is about to commit the threatened offense, he shall issue a summons ordering the defendant to appear before him at a specified time and date. The magistrate may issue a warrant of arrest when imminent and serious harm is threatened.
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