Continuance and recess; definitions
La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 708
in effect708. Continuance and recess; definitions
A continuance is the postponement of a scheduled trial or hearing, and shall not be granted after the trial or hearing has commenced. A recess is a temporary adjournment of a trial or hearing that occurs after a trial or hearing has commenced.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=112715Fetched: 10/20/2026
