§ 920 Scope of appellate review
§ 921 Matters not grounds for reversal
§ 921.1 Notice of decision in criminal appeals
§ 922 Finality of judgment on appeal
§ 923 Duty of clerk as to final decisions in appellate court

Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Code of Criminal Procedure > Title XXXI > Chapter 3 - Procedure in Appellate Court

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.