La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 381

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session, Chs. 3, 6-496, effective on or before 7/1/2024
Section 381 - Nature of criminal prosecution

A criminal prosecution is brought in the name of the state in a court of criminal jurisdiction, for the purpose of bringing to punishment one who has violated a criminal law.

La. Cr.P. § 381