Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 854: Newly discovered evidence; necessary allegations
What this law says, in plain English
A motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence must include sworn statements showing the evidence wasn't found despite reasonable effort, identify witnesses, describe the evidence and facts it establishes, and confirm witnesses or evidence are accessible to the court.
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