Case Name: STATE of Louisiana v. Gregory ST. ANN et al.
Court: Louisiana Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Louisiana
Decision Date: 1973-08-13
Citations: 281 So. 2d 457
Docket Number: No. 53845
Parties: STATE of Louisiana v. Gregory ST. ANN et al.
Judges: SANDERS, C. J., is of the opinion that a writ should be granted, but concurs in the continuation of the stay order.
Reporter: Southern Reporter, Second Series
Volume: 281
Pages: 457–458

Head Matter:
STATE of Louisiana v. Gregory ST. ANN et al.
No. 53845.
Supreme Court of Louisiana.
Aug. 13, 1973.

Opinion:
In re: The State of Louisiana applying for writs of certiorari, prohibition and mandamus.
Writ Denied. In the absence of a grand jury indictment, when as here only an information is filed, the trial judge has discretion to order a preliminary examination at which the state must show probable cause to continue in custody a person whom no grand jury has indicted. La.C. Cr.P. Art. 296. We find no abuse of trial court's discretion here. However, the release from custody is stayed for seventy-two hours, within which the state may show probable cause for continued custody. See order. The denial is without prejudice to the right of the parties to move for a speedy trial.
SANDERS, C. J., is of the opinion that a writ should be granted, but concurs in the continuation of the stay order.