Louisiana Children’s Code 1526 – Definitions
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Terms Used In Louisiana Children's Code 1526
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Except when the context clearly indicates otherwise, as used in this Chapter:
(1) “Affidavit” means a written accusation of crime made under oath and signed by the affiant. It must be filed in open court in a court having jurisdiction to try the offense or in the office of the clerk thereof.
(2) “Institution of prosecution” means the filing of an information or affidavit, which is designed to serve as the basis of a trial.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.