Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 710: Prevention of continuance by admission of adverse party
What this law says, in plain English
When a defendant seeks delay due to a missing witness and the opposing party admits the witness would testify as claimed, the court may proceed to trial. The court may require the opposing party to also admit the testimony's truth if necessary for fairness.
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