Motion And Order To Dismiss Without Prejudice

• Category: Louisiana Criminal - Dismissals
• State: Louisiana
• Control #: LA-5211
• Format: Word; Rich Text

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This motion filed by the defense counsel in a criminal matter requests that the charges against defendant be dismissed for failure to prosecute timely, pursuant to La. C.Cr.Pr. Article 578. The motion notes that suspension of time limitation as stated in La. C.Cr.Pr. Article 580 does not apply in this defendant’s situation. An attached order requires the sheriff’s office and District Attorney’s Office to show cause at a contradictory hearing as to why the motion to dismiss should not be granted.