La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 913

Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session

Section 913 - Effect of appeal

A. An appeal by the state suspends the ruling or judgment from which the appeal is taken, except when the ruling or judgment requires the release of the defendant.

B. An appeal by the defendant shall not suspend the execution of sentence, unless the defendant is admitted to postconviction bail.

La. Cr.P. § 913

Amended by Acts 1982, No. 736, §1.

Amended by Acts 1982, No. 736, §1.