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The document is a legal motion filed in the Judicial District Court of Louisiana, requesting the dismissal of charges against a defendant due to failure to prosecute within the statutory time limits. The defendant has been arrested for over two years without arraignment or trial, and the motion argues that the District Attorney's Office has not adhered to the prosecution timelines outlined in Louisiana law. A contradictory hearing is scheduled to determine whether the charges should be dismissed.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Louisiana Motion in the editor.
Begin by filling in the 'Judicial District Court' and 'Parish' fields at the top of the form. This identifies the court handling your case.
In the 'Docket No.' section, enter the specific docket number assigned to your case for easy reference.
Complete the first paragraph by entering your name as the defendant and providing details about your arrest date and charges.
In sections discussing time limitations, ensure you accurately state any relevant articles from C.Cr.Pr. that apply to your situation.
Fill in the hearing date and time where indicated, ensuring it aligns with court schedules.
Finally, sign and date the document at the bottom, including your attorney's information if applicable.

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Did Louisiana eliminate parole?

With the passage of HB 9, Louisiana recently became the 17th state since 1976 and the first in nearly a quarter of a century to eliminate discretionary parole as a pathway for releasing people from its prisons.

What is a 701 motion in Louisiana?

A motion for a speedy trial filed by the defendant, but not verified by the affidavit of his counsel, shall be set for contradictory hearing within thirty days. Read this complete Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure . XXIV, Art. 701.

Why is Louisiana law so different?

Beyond language, food, and tradition, Louisianas history also strongly influences the law. In fact, unlike every other state in the U.S., Louisiana does not use the British common law tradition. Instead, Louisiana civil law has been derived from the French Napoleonic Code.

What was the Louisiana law?

Louisiana is the only state whose private legal system is based on civil law, rather than the traditional American common law. Louisianas criminal law, however, does largely rest on common law. Louisianas administrative law is generally similar to the administrative law of the federal government and other states.

Does Louisiana still have parole and probation?

Parole in Louisiana allows a person to finish their sentence while under the supervision of the Department of Corrections, Division of Probation and Parole.

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What states have abolished parole?

In summary, only Idaho has abolished parole entirely, while California, Alaska, and Illinois have various forms of parole regulations.

Is there life without parole in Louisiana?

Automatic Life Without Parole for Second-Degree Convictions. In Louisiana, the mandatory sentence for second-degree is life without the possibility of parole. The legal definition of second-degree encompasses drug-induced homicide and felony .

Did Louisiana take away parole?

The Legislature eliminated parole for nearly everyone imprisoned for crimes committed after Aug. 1, making Louisiana the 17th state in a half-century to abolish parole altogether and the first in 24 years to do so.

Louisiana motion 2026

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