Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 521: Time for filing of pretrial motions
What this law says, in plain English
Pretrial motions must be filed within 30 days of receiving initial discovery unless the court sets a different deadline for good cause. Courts may grant additional time upon written motion showing good cause.
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