Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 919.1 – Record on appeal; contempt
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 919.1
- Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
- Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
A. Failure of any person to comply with Articles 914 through 919 may subject such person to contempt of court. Such contempt charges may be initiated by the trial court or by the appellate court on the court’s own motion or by motion of any party.
B. In any court where the duty of preparing the appellate record is delegated to, or assumed by, an official other than the clerk of court, by court rule or by custom, all of the provisions applicable to the clerk of court regarding the preparation of such a record are equally applicable to such court official.
Acts 1988, No. 525, §1.