Art. 892.1. Driver improvement programs
Art. 892.1. Driver improvement programs A. Whenever, in a misdemeanor case, a person is convicted of violating any law of this state that regulates traffic or any parish or municipal ordinance that regulates traffic, or when a child is decreed by a court to be a traffic violator, regardless of any sentence imposed, the court […]
Art. 892.2. Notice of controlled dangerous substance conviction; licensing authority
Art. 892.2. Notice of controlled dangerous substance conviction; licensing authority When a person is convicted of violating any felony provision of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law, the court imposing sentence shall determine if the defendant possesses a license to practice a trade, occupation, or profession in this state and, if so, the court shall […]
Art. 884. Sentence of fine with imprisonment for default
Art. 884. Sentence of fine with imprisonment for default NOTE: Art. 884 eff. until Aug. 1, 2022. See Acts 2017, No. 260; Acts 2021, No. 313. If a sentence imposed includes a fine or costs, the sentence shall provide that in default of payment thereof the defendant shall be imprisoned for a specified period not […]
Art. 892.3. Transfer of foreign nationals or citizens; treaty
Art. 892.3. Transfer of foreign nationals or citizens; treaty When a treaty is in effect between the United States and a foreign country providing for the transfer of a convicted offender who is a citizen or national of the foreign country to the foreign country or the transfer of a citizen of the United States […]
Art. 885. Release on payment of fine and costs
Art. 885. Release on payment of fine and costs A defendant who has been imprisoned for default in the payment of a fine, or fine and costs, under a sentence imposed pursuant to Article 884, may, at any time before expiration of the term of imprisonment, obtain his release by paying to his custodian all […]
Art. 885.1. Suspension of driving privileges; failure to pay criminal fines
Art. 885.1. Suspension of driving privileges; failure to pay criminal fines A. When a fine is levied against a person convicted of any criminal offense, including any violation of the Louisiana Highway Regulatory Act or any municipal or parish ordinance regulating traffic, and the court grants the defendant an extension of time to pay the […]
Art. 886. Enforcement of fine by civil process; offset of tax refund
Art. 886. Enforcement of fine by civil process; offset of tax refund A. In the event of nonpayment of a fine, nonpayment of restitution to the victim, or nonpayment of a fine and costs, within sixty days after the sentence was imposed, and if no appeal is pending, the court which imposed the sentence may […]
Art. 886.1. Judgment for fines and costs declared executory; required notice
Art. 886.1. Judgment for fines and costs declared executory; required notice If a civil judgment is signed in accordance with Article 886, the judgment shall be executory upon rendition by the court provided the defendant was notified at the time of sentencing of the possible rendition of a civil judgment in the event of his […]
Art. 887. Defendant’s liability for costs; suspension of costs; no advance costs
Art. 887. Defendant’s liability for costs; suspension of costs; no advance costs A. A defendant who is convicted of an offense or is the person owing a duty of support in a support proceeding shall be liable for all costs of the prosecution or proceeding, whether or not costs are assessed by the court, and […]
Art. 888. Costs and fines; payment
Art. 888. Costs and fines; payment NOTE: Art. 888 eff. until Aug. 1, 2022. See Acts 2017, No. 260; Acts 2021, No. 313. Costs and any fine imposed shall be payable immediately; provided, however, that in cases involving the violation of any traffic law or ordinance, the court having jurisdiction may grant the defendant five […]