Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 15:162: Vacancies in position of district public defender; formation of district public defender selection committee; powers and duties of committee; process for filling vacancy for district public defender; interim district public defender
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes the process for filling vacancies in district public defender positions, including formation of a selection committee, nomination procedures, and appointment of interim defenders.
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