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LA Code Crim Pro art. 211.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 211.2. Contempt; attachment of arrest for failing to appear; summons by peace officer instead of arrest

A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, in Orleans Parish, when a peace officer serving a subpoena, summons, or notice to appear in court for a misdemeanor traffic offense or a nonviolent offense, except for possession of illegal weapons and driving under the influence, has reasonable grounds to believe that the conduct of an offender constitutes a direct contempt of court because the offender contumaciously fails to comply with such subpoena, summons, or notice to appear in court, and proof of service of the subpoena, summons, or notice appears of record, then either the court may order the offender attached and brought to court or the peace officer may issue a written citation or summons to the offender commanding him to appear and answer the direct contempt charge. B. If an order of attachment is issued, it may be executed in any parish by the sheriff of the parish from which the attachment was issued, or by the sheriff of the parish where the offender is found. Added by Acts 1982, No. 520, §1; Acts 2011, No. 403, §1.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 211.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 211.3. Summons by officer instead of arrest and booking; improper supervision of a minor by parent or legal guardian

  A. When a peace officer has reasonable grounds to believe that a person has committed the offense of improper supervision of a minor by parent or legal custodian as defined in R.S. 14:92.2, he may issue a written summons instead of making an arrest unless any of the following conditions exist:  (1) The officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the person will not appear upon summons.  (2) The officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the person will cause injury to himself or another, will cause damage to property, or will continue in the same or a similar offense unless immediately arrested and booked.  (3) It is necessary to book the person to comply with routine identification procedures.  B. In any case in which a summons has been issued, a warrant of arrest may later be issued in its place. If the offender fails to appear pursuant to the summons, the court shall immediately issue a warrant for the arrest of the offender.  Acts 2019, No. 290, §2.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 212 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 212. Securing jurisdiction over corporation, partnership, or other unincorporated association

A. When a corporation, or partnership, or other association of persons not incorporated, is charged with the commission of an offense, the court before which the case is to be tried shall issue a summons stating the offense charged and ordering the defendant to appear before the court at a time and place stated in the summons. B. The summons is served in the same manner as the citation of a corporation, or partnership, or other association of persons not incorporated, in a civil action. C. If the corporation, or partnership, or other association of persons not incorporated, fails to appear as ordered, a plea of not guilty shall be entered by the court. Without further process, the trial shall be held and the court shall proceed to judgment and sentence as though the defendant had appeared.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 213 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 213. Arrest by officer without warrant; when lawful

A. A peace officer may, without a warrant, arrest a person when any of the following occur: (1) The person to be arrested has committed an offense in his presence, and if the arrest is for a misdemeanor, it must be made immediately or on close pursuit. (2) The person to be arrested has committed a felony, although not in the presence of the officer. (3) The peace officer has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed an offense, although not in the presence of the officer. (4) The peace officer has received positive and reliable information that another peace officer from this state holds an arrest warrant, or a peace officer of another state or the United States holds an arrest warrant for a felony offense. B. A peace officer making an arrest pursuant to this Article who is in close pursuit of the person to be arrested may enter another jurisdiction in this state and make the arrest. C. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, no magistrate shall have the authority to issue a warrant of arrest for a school employee, as defined by R.S. 17:16(G), for any misdemeanor act allegedly committed on school premises or at a school-sanctioned event during the course and scope of the school employee's employment. In all such instances, a summons shall be issued to the school employee pursuant to Article 209 of this Code. D.(1) Except as provided in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection, and notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no peace officer shall have the authority to arrest a school employee, as defined by R.S. 17:16(G), for any misdemeanor allegedly committed upon a student during the course and scope of the school employee's employment regardless whether the act is alleged to have occurred on or off the school campus. In all such instances, a summons shall be issued to the school employee pursuant to Article 209 of this Code. (2) A peace officer may arrest a school employee as defined in R.S. 17:16(G) and as provided in Subsection A of this Section in either of the following instances: (a) The peace officer personally witnesses an alleged violation of R.S. 14:35 committed upon a student by a school employee, whether on or off campus. (b) The peace officer receives a complaint of an alleged violation of R.S. 14:35 committed upon a student by a school employee, whether alleged to have occurred on or off campus, and there is physical evidence of a resulting injury to the student which is personally witnessed by the officer. Amended by Acts 1972, No. 646, §1; Acts 1981, No. 613, §1; Acts 2014, No. 670, §1, eff. June 18, 2014; Acts 2014, No. 723, §1, eff. June 18, 2014.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 214 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 214. Arrest by private person; when lawful

A private person may make an arrest when the person arrested has committed a felony, whether in or out of his presence.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 215.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 215.1. Temporary questioning of persons in public places; frisk and search for weapons

A. A law enforcement officer may stop a person in a public place whom he reasonably suspects is committing, has committed, or is about to commit an offense and may demand of him his name, address, and an explanation of his actions. B. When a law enforcement officer has stopped a person for questioning pursuant to this Article and reasonably suspects that he is in danger, he may frisk the outer clothing of such person for a dangerous weapon. If the law enforcement officer reasonably suspects the person possesses a dangerous weapon, he may search the person. C. If the law enforcement officer finds a dangerous weapon, he may take and keep it until the completion of the questioning, at which time he shall either return it, if lawfully possessed, or arrest such person. D. During detention of an alleged violator of any provision of the motor vehicle laws of this state, an officer may not detain a motorist for a period of time longer than reasonably necessary to complete the investigation of the violation and issuance of a citation for the violation, absent reasonable suspicion of additional criminal activity. However, nothing herein shall prohibit a peace officer from compelling or instructing the motorist to comply with administrative or other legal requirements of Title 32 or Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Added by Acts 1968, No. 305, §1. Amended by Acts 1982, No. 686, §1; Acts 1983, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 32, §1; Acts 1997, No. 759, §3, eff. July 10, 1997.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 215.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 215.2. Detaining of persons on premises of correctional institution for questioning about contraband; detention for arrest

A. A specifically authorized employee of a correctional institution may use reasonable force to detain a person for questioning on the premises of a correctional institution for a length of time not to exceed one hour, when he has reasonable cause to believe that the person is carrying contraband as defined in R.S. 14:402(D). B. The specifically authorized employee, when he has reasonable cause to believe that the person is carrying contraband as defined in R.S. 14:402(D), may also detain such a person for arrest by a peace officer or for the procurement of a search warrant. The detention shall not constitute an arrest. Added by Acts 1984, No. 236, §1.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 216 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 216. Time and place of making arrest

An arrest may be made on any day and at any time of the day or night, and at any place.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 217 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 217. Method of arrest by officer under warrant

A peace officer, when making an arrest by virtue of a warrant, shall inform the person to be arrested of his authority and of the fact that a warrant has been issued for his arrest, unless he flees or forcibly resists before the officer has an opportunity to inform him, or unless the giving of such information would imperil the arrest. The officer need not have the warrant in his possession at the time of the arrest, but after the arrest, if the person arrested so requests, the warrant shall be shown to him as soon as practicable.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 218 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 218. Method of arrest without warrant

A peace officer, when making an arrest without a warrant, shall inform the person to be arrested of his intention to arrest him, of his authority, and of the cause of the arrest. A private person, when making an arrest, shall inform the person to be arrested of his intention to arrest him and of the cause of the arrest. The officer or private person making the arrest need not so inform the person to be arrested if the person is then engaged in the commission of an offense, or is pursued immediately after its commission or after an escape, or flees or forcibly resists before the officer or person making the arrest has an opportunity to so inform him, or when the giving of the information would imperil the arrest.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 218.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 218.1. Advice of reasons for arrest or detention and of rights

When any person has been arrested or detained in connection with the investigation or commission of any offense, he shall be advised fully of the reason for his arrest or detention, his right to remain silent, his right against self incrimination, his right to the assistance of counsel and, if indigent, his right to court appointed counsel. Added by Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 27, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 219 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 219. Officer may summon assistance

A peace officer making a lawful arrest may call upon as many persons as he considers necessary to aid him in making the arrest. A person thus called upon shall be considered a peace officer for such purposes.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 220 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 220. Submission to arrest; use of force

A person shall submit peaceably to a lawful arrest. The person making a lawful arrest may use reasonable force to effect the arrest and detention, and also to overcome any resistance or threatened resistance of the person being arrested or detained.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 222 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 222. Blood and saliva testing; expedited, nonincriminating procedure

  A. Any person who commits any act which exposes a law enforcement officer to a serious infectious disease by any means resulting in contact with the officer during the course and scope of an arrest or through the investigation and handling of evidence related to the arrest for any offense shall be required to submit within seventy-two hours of the exposure to a test designed to determine whether he is infected with a sexually transmitted disease, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), HIV-1 antibodies, any other probable causative agent of AIDS, viral hepatitis, or any other serious infectious disease.  B. Any law enforcement officer who believes he has been the victim of an act which has exposed him to a serious infectious disease as provided in Paragraph A of this Article shall notify by affidavit, subject to penalty for false swearing, the criminal district court that the exposure has occurred. The court may order the testing, as provided in this Article.  C. The court shall include in its order the designation of an appropriate facility for the procedure and shall require that the result be reported to the court. The court shall provide the results to the law enforcement officer and the alleged offender and shall provide them to health authorities in accordance with law.  D. The state shall not use the fact that the medical procedure or test was performed on the alleged offender under this Article, or the results thereof, in any criminal proceeding arising out of the alleged offense.  E. For purposes of this Article:  (1) "Act" means spitting, biting, or scratching; the throwing of blood or other bodily substances by any means; and any other method of intentional or non-intentional exposure to blood or other bodily substances.  (2) "Law enforcement officer" means a commissioned police officer, sheriff, deputy sheriff, marshal, deputy marshal, correctional officer, constable, wildlife enforcement agent, probation and parole officer, or any officer of the court. "Law enforcement officer" includes a civilian employee of the Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory or any other forensic laboratory while engaged in the performance of the employee's lawful duties. "Law enforcement officer" also includes any licensed emergency medical services practitioner as defined by R.S. 40:1131 and any firefighter regularly employed by a fire department of any municipality, parish, or fire protection district of the state or any volunteer firefighter of the state.  F. The costs associated with testing as authorized by this Article shall be paid by the offender.  G. If the person tested under the provisions of this Article tests positive for a sexually transmitted disease, AIDS, HIV, HIV-1 antibodies, any other probable causative agent of AIDS, viral hepatitis, or any other serious infectious disease, the court shall inform that person of available counseling, healthcare, and support services.  Acts 1999, No. 1247, §1; Acts 2018, No. 118, §1.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 223 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 223. Identification of minor or dependent children upon arrest; required inquiry; guidelines

  A. A state or local law enforcement officer who arrests a person shall, at the time of the arrest, do all of the following if practicable:  (1) Inquire whether the person is a parent or guardian of a minor or dependent child under the care, custody, or control of the arrested person at the time of the arrest, who may be at risk as a result of the arrest.  (2) Ascertain whether a child is present, relying on all available information including any information received from emergency call operators and any indications at the scene of arrest that a child may be present or at another location.  (3) Permit an arrested person a reasonable opportunity, including providing access to telephone numbers stored in a mobile telephone or other location, to make alternate arrangements for the care of a child under his care, custody, or control, including a child who is not present at the scene of the arrest, and to provide a partner organization with contact information of a preferred alternate caregiver.  (4) Provide an arrested person the opportunity to speak with a child who is present, prior to such caregiver being transported to a police facility. If such an opportunity is not practicable, having a police officer explain to such child, using age appropriate language, that such child did nothing wrong and that the child will be safe and cared for.  (5) Make reasonable efforts to ensure the safety of minor or dependent children at risk as a result of an arrest in accordance with guidelines established pursuant to R.S. 40:2405.9.  B. Law enforcement officers are not required to adhere to the guidelines of Paragraph A of this Article if any of the following circumstances are present:  (1) The arrested caregiver presents a threat of serious bodily injury or death to himself, others, or the law enforcement officer.  (2) The arrested caregiver is in the act of committing a crime of violence as defined in R.S. 14:2(B).  (3) The law enforcement officer has exercised due diligence, based on all available information, and ascertains that no minor children are under the arrested person's care, custody, or control.  Acts 2021, No. 126, §2.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 224 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 224. Forcible entry in making arrest

In order to make an arrest, a peace officer, who has announced his authority and purpose, may break open an outer or inner door or window of any vehicle, watercraft, aircraft, dwelling or other structure, movable or immovable, where the person to be arrested is or is reasonably believed to be, if he is refused or otherwise obstructed from admittance. The peace officer need not announce his authority and purpose when to do so would imperil the arrest.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 225 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 225. Duty of peace officer as to weapons and incriminating articles

A peace officer making an arrest shall take from the person arrested all weapons and incriminating articles which he may have about his person. He shall deliver these articles and all other evidence seized incidental to the arrest to the sheriff, chief of police, or other officer before whom the person arrested is taken.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 226 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 226. Duty of private person after making arrest

A private person who has made an arrest shall immediately turn the prisoner and all effects removed from him over to a peace officer.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 227 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 227. Rearrest after escape

If a person lawfully arrested escapes or is rescued, the person from whose custody he escaped or was rescued may pursue and retake him immediately without a warrant at any time and in any place within the state. He may use the same means to retake as are authorized for an arrest.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 227.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 227.1. Prevention of escape; use of force

A guard or other law enforcement officer is justified in the reasonable use of force, to prevent the escape from a state correctional facility, parish prison, or the physical custody of a guard or other law enforcement officer of a person under sentence or awaiting trial. Acts 1985, No. 792, §1; Acts 1987, No. 790, §1.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 228 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 228. Booking of arrested person, submission of booking information summary

A. It is the duty of every peace officer making an arrest, or having an arrested person in his custody, promptly to conduct the person arrested to the nearest jail or police station and cause him to be booked. B. A person is booked by an entry, in a book kept for that purpose, showing his name and address, a list of any property taken from him, the date and time of booking, and the submission of a booking information summary as provided for in Paragraph C of this Article to the person making the entry in the police or jail book. Every jail and police station shall keep a book for the listing of the above information as to each prisoner received. The book and booking information summaries shall always be open for public inspection. The person booked shall be imprisoned unless he is released on bail. C.(1) At the time of booking, the peace officer causing the arrested person to be booked shall deliver to the person at the jail or police station who accepts custody of the arrestee a booking information summary which shall include at least the following information:  (a) The proper legal name of the arrestee, if known. (b) The charge or charges upon which the person was arrested and the name of the person making the arrest. (c) A short recitation of the facts or events which caused the defendant to be arrested. (d) The names of all other persons arrested as a result of the same events or facts. (2) If the peace officer presenting an arrestee for booking is unable to submit a complete booking information summary, he shall provide the person receiving custody of the arrestee a written statement or form, explaining why a complete booking information summary cannot be presented. Acts 1992, No. 672, §1.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 228.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 228.1. Disposal of property of prisoners; Orleans Parish

Any property taken from a prisoner in any of the penal institutions under the jurisdiction of the criminal sheriff for the parish of Orleans shall, after 90 days from the release of said prisoner, be disposed of in the following manner:  (1) There shall be notice of the sheriff's right to dispose of the property in ninety days on the entry of the list of property made at the time the person is incarcerated. Provided however, this provision shall not apply to property in possession of the sheriff at the effective date of this Act. (2) After the passage of ninety days from the release of the prisoner, and providing the property is not needed for any legal reason by the sheriff, and it remains unclaimed, the criminal sheriff of Orleans Parish may petition the Criminal District Court for the parish of Orleans or any court of proper jurisdiction for the disposal of said property in any lawful manner, at his discretion. (3) Before the criminal sheriff petitions said court he shall cause an advertisement of his intention to seek approval of the court to be placed in the newspaper designated as the official journal of the city of New Orleans one time at least ten days prior to filing of his petition. In the petition for disposal the sheriff shall set forth a brief description of the items to be disposed of, the court in which the proceedings will be filed, the title of the proceedings, and method or methods of intended disposal. (4) The petition of the sheriff shall make specific recommendations as to the method of disposal for each item of unclaimed property and pray for the court to order its disposal. (5) The court shall order the property disposed of in the manner contained in the sheriff's petition or order the disposal of the property in any legal manner within the sole discretion of the court. (6) The costs of the proceeding to dispose of unclaimed property shall be derived from the disposal of the property as provided under this subsection. (7) Any funds remaining after payment of the cost of the proceedings to dispose of unclaimed property shall be deposited in the criminal court fund account which shall be used in defraying the expenses of the criminal district courts of Orleans Parish. Added by Acts 1974, No. 285, §1.