La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 521

Current with changes from the 2024 First and Second Extraordinary Sessions
Section 521 - Time for filing of pretrial motions
A. Pretrial motions shall be made or filed within thirty days after receipt of initial discovery, unless a different time is provided by law or fixed by the court upon a showing of good cause why thirty days is inadequate.
B. Upon written motion at any time and a showing of good cause, the court shall allow additional time to file pretrial motions.
C. If by pretrial motion the state or the defendant requests discovery or disclosure of evidence favorable to the defendant, then the court shall fix a time by which the state or the defendant shall respond to the motion.

La. Cr.P. § 521

Added by Acts 1978, No. 735, §1; Amended by Acts 1981, No. 440, §1; Acts 2012, No. 842, §1; Acts 2020, No. 252, §1.
Amended by Acts 2020, No. 252,s. 1, eff. 8/1/2020.
Added by Acts 1978, No. 735, §1; Amended by Acts 1981, No. 440, §1; Acts 2012, No. 842, §1.