La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 292
Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session
The court, on request of the state or the defendant, shall immediately order a preliminary examination in felony cases unless the defendant has been indicted by a grand jury.
After the defendant has been indicted by a grand jury, the court may rescind its order for a preliminary examination.
An order for a preliminary examination in felony cases may be granted by the court at any time, either on its own motion or on request of the state or of the defendant before or after the defendant has been indicted by a grand jury.
La. Cr.P. § 292