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Code of Criminal Procedure
CCRP 708 - Continuance and recess; definitions
LA Code Crim Pro 708 (2016) What's This?
Art. 708. Continuance and recess; definitions
A continuance is the postponement of a scheduled trial or hearing, and shall not be granted after the trial or hearing has commenced. A recess is a temporary adjournment of a trial or hearing that occurs after a trial or hearing has commenced.
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