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CCRP 835 - Presence of defendant at pronouncement of sentence
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LA Code Crim Pro 835 (2017)
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Art. 835. Presence of defendant at pronouncement of sentence
In felony cases the defendant shall always be present when sentence is pronounced. In misdemeanor cases the defendant shall be present when sentence is pronounced, unless excused by the court. If a sentence is improperly pronounced in the defendant's absence, he shall be resentenced when his presence is secured.
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