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2020 Louisiana Laws
Code of Criminal Procedure
Art. 483. Allegations of prior convictions
Universal Citation: LA Code Crim Pro art. 483 (2020)
If it is necessary to allege a prior conviction in an indictment, it is sufficient to allege the name or nature of the offense and the fact, date, and court of the conviction.
An indictment shall not contain an allegation of a prior conviction of the defendant unless such allegation is necessary to fully charge the offense.
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