Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 729.4 – Pretrial conferences
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 729.4
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- Pretrial conference: A meeting of the judge and lawyers to discuss which matters should be presented to the jury, to review evidence and witnesses, to set a timetable, and to discuss the settlement of the case.
The court may by special order or pursuant to local rules require the district attorney and defense counsel to participate in a pretrial conference for the purpose of:
(1) Disposing of discovery motions without formal hearing when there is no objection and no prior voluntary compliance with the provisions hereof; and
(2) Consideration of such other matters as may aid in the prompt and fair disposition of the charge.
Added by Acts 1977, No. 515, §1.