Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:2619

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

Controlled substances included in Schedule I which are contraband and any controlled substance whose owners are unknown are summarily forfeited to the state.  The court may include in any judgment under this Chapter an order forfeiting any controlled substance involved in the offense to the extent of the defendant‘s interest.

Acts 1989, No. 375, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.