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

La. C.Cr.P. § 681: Procedure for recusation of district attorney

What this law says, in plain English

A district attorney may recuse themselves from a case when grounds exist. A written motion to recuse must state the grounds and be filed per Article 521, then decided at a hearing. If grounds are proven, the judge orders recusal.

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