CHAPTER 3. PROCEDURE IN APPELLATE COURT Art. 920. Scope of appellate review The following matters and no others shall be considered on appeal: (1) An error designated in the assignment of errors; and (2) An error that is discoverable by a mere inspection of the pleadings and proceedings and without inspection of the evidence. Amended […]
Art. 921. Matters not grounds for reversal A judgment or ruling shall not be reversed by an appellate court because of any error, defect, irregularity, or variance which does not affect substantial rights of the accused. Amended by Acts 1979, No. 86, §1.
Art. 921.1. Notice of decision in criminal appeals A. In addition to the requirements regarding transmission of notice of judgment and copies of decisions under the Uniform Rules of Louisiana Courts of Appeal, when a decision in an appellate court in a criminal appeal is rendered, the clerk of court shall transmit a notice or […]
Art. 922. Finality of judgment on appeal A. Within fourteen days of rendition of the judgment of the supreme court or any appellate court, in term time or out, a party may apply to the appropriate court for a rehearing. The court may act upon the application at any time. B. A judgment rendered by […]
Art. 923. Duty of clerk as to final decisions in appellate court When a decision of an appellate court becomes final, the clerk of court shall transmit a certified copy of the decree to the court from which the appeal was taken. When the judgment is received by the lower court, it shall be filed […]
