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2017 Louisiana Laws
Code of Criminal Procedure
CCRP 874 - Prompt sentence required; relief by writs

Universal Citation:
LA Code Crim Pro 874 (2017)
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Art. 874. Prompt sentence required; relief by writs

Sentence shall be imposed without unreasonable delay. If a defendant claims that the sentence has been unreasonably delayed, he may invoke the supervisory jurisdiction of the appellate court.

Acts 1993, No. 975, §1.

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