Criminal procedure Legislation - Louisiana

Requires registration and public notice for identity theft offenders. (gov sig)

Authorizes the court to set aside a sentence after completion of probation in misdemeanor or felony cases. (gov sig)

Provides for issuance of a summons in lieu of arrest in certain circumstannces. (gov sig)

Provides for a procedure when a defendant alleges mutual mistake imposed upon conviction pursuant to Code of Criminal Proceedure Article 893(gov sig)

Requires a contradictory hearing before alteration of bond in cases of crimes of violence, distribution of controlled dangerous substances, or possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances.

Amends provisions of the state public defender law. (gov sig)

Increases the number of days prior to which written notice of an appearance date is served upon a defendant or his duly appointed agent when a bail bond does not fix an appearance date. (8/15/08)

Provides relative to peremptory challenges based on race or gender. (8/15/08)

Provides for sentencing of adults for certain crimes committed as a child. (8/15/08)

Provides for procedure to determine mental capacity to proceed to trial. (gov sig)

Provides for testing of a person when a bill of information or indictment is brought against the person for certain sex offenses. (8/15/08)

Provides that the definition of a technical violation for purposes of revocation of probation and parole, does not include testing positive for the presence of a controlled dangerous substance. (8/15/08)

Requires a contradictory hearing before a second magistrate can lower the bail originally set by another magistrate. (8/15/08)

Provides for administrative hearings for individuals who have been arrested for certain crimes. (8/15/08)

Increases the time a defendant may be held in custody without being charged with a felony. (8/15/08) (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note)

Provides for procedure to determine mental capacity to proceed to trial. (gov sig)

Provides for sentencing of adults for certain crimes committed as a child. (8/15/08)

Provides relative to peremptory challenges based on race or gender. (8/15/08)

Increases the number of days prior to which written notice of an appearance date is served upon a defendant or his duly appointed agent when a bail bond does not fix an appearance date. (8/15/08)

Amends provisions of the state public defender law. (gov sig)