§ 707 Motion for continuance; time for filing
§ 708 Continuance and recess; definitions
§ 709 Continuance based on absence of a witness
§ 710 Prevention of continuance by admission of adverse party
§ 711 Trial of motion
§ 712 Discretionary grounds
§ 713 Peremptory grounds
§ 714 Continuance to defendants jointly indicted
§ 715 Continuance to definite date or indefinitely

Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Code of Criminal Procedure > Title XXIV > Chapter 4 - Continuance

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Recess: A temporary interruption of the legislative business.