§ 893 Suspension and deferral of sentence and probation in felony cases
§ 893.1 Motion to invoke firearm sentencing provision
§ 893.2 Discharge, use, or possession of firearm in commission of a felony or a specifically enumerated misdemeanor; submission to jury
§ 893.3 Sentence imposed on felony or specifically enumerated misdemeanor in which firearm was possessed, used, or discharged
§ 893.4 Inapplicability to unintentional felonies
§ 893.5 Community service in lieu of imprisonment
§ 894 Suspension and deferral of sentence; probation in misdemeanor cases
§ 894.1 Sentencing guidelines; generally
§ 894.2 Home incarceration; requirements
§ 894.3 Notice to victim for sentencing
§ 894.4 Probation; extension
§ 894.5 Submission of DWI – Code of Criminal Procedure Article 894 Plea Records to office of motor vehicles; forms to be used and completed by the clerk of court
§ 895 Conditions of probation
§ 895.1 Probation; restitution; judgment for restitution; fees
§ 895.2 Probation; restitution for values of wildlife
§ 895.3 Probationer transferred between states; fees
§ 895.4 Probation; fees; certified crime stoppers organizations
§ 895.5 Restitution recovery division; district attorneys; establishment
§ 895.6 Compliance credits; probation
§ 896 Modifying or changing conditions of probation
§ 897 Termination of probation or suspended sentence; discharge of defendant
§ 898 Satisfaction of suspended sentence and probation
§ 899 Arrest or summons for violation of probation
§ 899.1 Administrative sanctions for technical violations
§ 899.2 Administrative sanctions for technical violations; offenses other than crimes of violence or sex offenses
§ 900 Violation hearing; sanctions
§ 901 Revocation for commission of another offense
§ 901.1 Additional sanctions for probation revocation
§ 902 Drug addict; pre-sentence investigation; voluntary treatment; conditions of probation
§ 903 Substance abuse probation program; authorization
§ 903.1 Substance abuse probation program; eligibility
§ 903.2 Substance abuse probation; sentencing
§ 903.3 Substance abuse treatment program; cost
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Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Code of Criminal Procedure > Title XXX > Chapter 2 - Suspended Sentence and Probation

  • Acquittal:
    1. Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
    2. A verdict of "not guilty."
     
  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • 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.
  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • 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.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • 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.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
  • Hearsay: Statements by a witness who did not see or hear the incident in question but heard about it from someone else. Hearsay is usually not admissible as evidence in court.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Interrogatories: Written questions asked by one party of an opposing party, who must answer them in writing under oath; a discovery device in a lawsuit.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Probation officers: Screen applicants for pretrial release and monitor convicted offenders released under court supervision.
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.