La. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. art. 882 (2026)

Art. 882. Correction of illegal sentence; review of illegal sentence

           A. An illegal sentence may be corrected at any time by the court that imposed the sentence or by an appellate court on review.

           B. A sentence may be reviewed as to its legality on the application of the defendant or of the state:

           (1) In an appealable case by appeal; or

           (2) In an unappealable case by writs of certiorari and prohibition.

           C. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to deprive any defendant of his right, in a proper case, to the writ of habeas corpus.

           Amended by Acts 1984, No. 587, §1.