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2022 Louisiana Laws
Code of Criminal Procedure
Art. 834. When presence of defendant not necessary
Universal Citation: LA Code Crim Pro Art. 834 (2022)
Art. 834. When presence of defendant not necessary
The defendant has a right to be present, but his presence is not essential to the validity of any of the following proceedings in a criminal prosecution:
(1) The making, hearing of, or ruling on a preliminary motion or application addressed to the court;
(2) The making, hearing of, or ruling on a motion or application addressed to the court during the trial when the jury is not present; except as provided in Clause (4) of Article 831; and
(3) The making, hearing of, or ruling on a motion or application made after his conviction.
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