2025 Changes to the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure, 2026 Edition Now Available
In 2025 the Louisiana Legislature amended a number of the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure articles, affecting such provisions as those concerning: electronic filings; bail obligations; evidence of obscenity; jury polling; discharge of firearms while committing certain crimes; evidentiary hearings; burdens of proof; review of trial court judgments; and time limitations. See below for full text of the updated Articles and the corresponding Acts of the Legislature.
The 2026 Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure, incorporating all of these amendments, is now available. Visit the Code of Criminal Procedure Listing Page for full details including a book sample and purchase options.
Amended Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedures Articles
By Article Name and Number
Art. 14.1. Electronic filings
Art. 311. Definitions
Art. 331. Discharge of bail obligation
Art. 334. Notice of warrant for arrest
Art. 571.1. Time limitation for certain sex offenses
Art. 648. Procedure after determination of mental capacity or incapacity
Art. 718.1. Evidence of obscenity, video voyeurism, child sexual abuse materials, or unlawful posting of criminal activity for notoriety and publicity; prohibition on reproduction of child sexual abuse materials
Art. 812. Same; polling and disposition of jury
Art. 892. Post-sentence statement by sheriff; accompanying documents
Art. 893.2. Discharge, use, or possession of firearm in commission of a felony or a specifically enumerated misdemeanor; submission to jury
Art. 893.3. Sentence imposed on felony or specifically enumerated misdemeanor in which firearm was possessed, used, or discharged
Art. 900. Violation hearing; sanctions
Art. 901. Revocation for commission of another offense
Art. 924. Definitions
Art. 926. Petition
Art. 927. Action required after filing of application; procedural objections; answer
Art. 927.1. Abandonment of application
Art. 928. Repealed by Acts 2025, No. 393, §3.
Art. 930. Evidentiary hearing
Art. 930.2. Burden of proof
Art. 930.3. Grounds
Art. 930.4. Jurisdictional bars to relief; repetitive applications
Art. 930.5. Custody pending retrial; bail
Art. 930.6. Review of trial court judgments
Art. 930.7. Right to counsel
Art. 930.8. Time limitations; exceptions; prejudicial delay
Art. 930.10. Repealed by Acts 2025, No. 393, §3.
Art. 930.11. Time delays applicable to this Title; writ of mandamus
New Text of the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Articles
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Corresponding Legislative Acts
To download the actual acts of the Legislature affecting the 2026 Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure, click here.
About the 2026 Edition of the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure
This year’s edition incorporates all Legislative amendments, contains a detailed table of contents, minimal commentary, and 12 point font that reads across the whole page. Perfect for simply referencing the law as written while drafting pleadings or in the courtroom. For full details including a book sample and purchase options, visit the Code of Criminal Procedure Listing Page.