Correction of illegal sentence by trial court
La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 881.5
in effect881.5. Correction of illegal sentence by trial court
On motion of the state or the defendant, or on its own motion, at any time, the court may correct a sentence imposed by that court which exceeds the maximum sentence authorized by law.
Acts 1991, No. 38, §1.
{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1991, NO. 38, §3, FOR SPECIAL EFFECTIVE DATE.}}
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=112861Fetched: 10/20/2026