Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 365: Burden of proof
What this law says, in plain English
This statute sets who must prove what in custody cases. If held without a court order, the custodian must prove legality. If held by court order, the detained person must prove illegality.
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