Louisiana Revised Statutes & Codes

La. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. art. § 920 (2026)

 Scope of appellate review

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CHAPTER 3.  PROCEDURE IN APPELLATE COURT

Art. 920.  Scope of appellate review

The following matters and no others shall be considered on appeal:

(1)  An error designated in the assignment of errors; and

(2)  An error that is discoverable by a mere inspection of the pleadings and proceedings and without inspection of the evidence.

Amended by Acts 1974, No. 207, §1.