Louisiana Revised Statutes & Codes

La. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. art. 704 (2026)

Severance

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CHAPTER 3. SEVERANCE AND CONSOLIDATION

Art. 704. Severance

           Jointly indicted defendants shall be tried jointly unless:

           (1) The state elects to try them separately; or

           (2) The court, on motion of the defendant, and after contradictory hearing with the district attorney, is satisfied that justice requires a severance.