Transmission of transcripts and other evidence
La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 297
in effect297. Transmission of transcripts and other evidence
After the preliminary examination, unless the court has ordered the release of the defendant upon a finding that there is not probable cause to charge him with an offense, the court shall transmit, without delay, to the clerk of the court having jurisdiction of the offense:
(1) The transcript of the testimony of the witnesses, including that of the defendant if he testified;
(2) The order rendered after the examination, or a certified copy thereof; and
(3) All articles or objects admitted in evidence.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=112424Fetched: 10/20/2026