§ 813. Continuance when—Release of defendant

Cite as: 22 CNCA § 813

If the defendant is not prosecuted or tried, as provided in the last two sections, and sufficient reason therefor is shown, the Court may order the action to be continued from term to term, and in the meantime may discharge the defendant from custody, on his own undertaking or on the undertaking of bail for his appearance to answer the charge at the time to which the action is continued.

Historical Data

LA 10–90, eff. November 13, 1990.