CCRP 704 - Severance

LA Code Crim Pro 704 (2018) (N/A)
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CHAPTER 3. SEVERANCE AND CONSOLIDATION

Art. 704. Severance

Jointly indicted defendants shall be tried jointly unless:

(1) The state elects to try them separately; or

(2) The court, on motion of the defendant, and after contradictory hearing with the district attorney, is satisfied that justice requires a severance.