Belated pleas and motions; when authorized
La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 516
in effect516. Belated pleas and motions; when authorized
When a defendant has pleaded at the arraignment without counsel, counsel subsequently appointed or procured before trial shall be given a reasonable time within which to withdraw any motion, plea, or waiver made by the defendant, and to enter any other motion or plea.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=112594Fetched: 10/20/2026
