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2011 Louisiana Laws
Code of Criminal Procedure
CCRP 521 — Time for filing of pretrial motions


LA Code Crim Pro 521 What's This?

TITLE XIV-A

PRETRIAL MOTIONS

Art. 521. Time for filing of pretrial motions

Pretrial motions shall be made or filed within fifteen days after arraignment, unless a different time is provided by law or fixed by the court at arraignment upon a showing of good cause why fifteen days is inadequate.

Upon written motion at any time and a showing of good cause, the court shall allow additional time to file pretrial motions.

Added by Acts 1978, No. 735, §1. Amended by Acts 1981, No. 440, §1.

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