§ 724 Documents and tangible objects
§ 725 Reports of examinations and tests
§ 725.1 Disclosure by the defendant; names of defense witnesses
§ 726 Notice of defense based upon mental condition
§ 727 Notice of alibi
§ 728 Defense information and other matters not subject to disclosure

Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Code of Criminal Procedure > Title XXIV > Chapter 5 > Part B - Discovery by the State

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.