Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 32 > Chapter 1 > Part VII-A


§ 32:398.1	A. All traffic enforcement agencies in this state shall provide traffic citations in appropriate form containing notices to appear, which shall be issued through one of the following
§ 32:398.2	Disposition of traffic citations; unlawful acts; records
§ 32:398.3	Illegal cancellation of traffic citation; penalty; audit of citation records; publication
§ 32:398.4	In the event the citation form provided for in this Part is sworn to and includes the necessary information required under the general laws of this state with respect to a complaint
§ 32:398.5	Applicability

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.
Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
Department: means the Department of Children and Family Services or the Louisiana Department of Health. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 46:1
Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
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.
Secretary: means the secretary of the Department of Children and Family Services or the Louisiana Department of Health. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 46:1
Traffic: means pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, and other conveyances either singly or together while using any highway for purposes of travel. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:1
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

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