Cite as: 22 CNCA § 701

In the trial of all informations, complaints and other proceedings against persons charged with the commission of a crime, before any Court or Committing Magistrate in this Nation, the person charged shall at his own request, but not otherwise, be a competent witness, and his failure to make such request shall not create any presumption against him nor be mentioned on the trial; if commented upon by counsel it shall be ground for a new trial.

Historical Data

LA 10–90, eff. November 13, 1990.