Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 709: Continuance based on absence of a witness
What this law says, in plain English
A party seeking to delay trial due to a missing witness must document what the witness will testify to, efforts made to locate them, and likelihood they'll be available later. Military witnesses require additional attestation of active duty status.
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