Terms Used In Louisiana Children's Code 104

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

Where procedures are not provided in this Code, or otherwise by law, the court shall proceed in accordance with:

(1)  The Code of Criminal Procedure in a delinquency proceeding and in a criminal trial of an adult.

(2)  The Code of Civil Procedure in all other matters.

Acts 1991, No. 235, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.