Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15

La. C.Cr.P. § 674: Procedure for recusal of trial judge

What this law says, in plain English

A party must file a written motion to remove a trial judge within 30 days of discovering grounds for recusal, and at least 30 days before trial. The judge must decide within 7 days whether to recuse or refer the motion to another judge for hearing.

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