2009 Louisiana Laws of Criminal Procedure :: CCRP 913 - Effect of appeal

Art. 913. Effect of appeal

A. An appeal by the state suspends the ruling or judgment from which the appeal is taken, except when the ruling or judgment requires the release of the defendant.

B. An appeal by the defendant shall not suspend the execution of sentence, unless the defendant is admitted to postconviction bail.

Amended by Acts 1982, No. 736, §1.

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