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Louisiana Supreme Court Amends Rule on Bail Proceedings


The Louisiana Supreme Court has amended Rule XXVII, Section 4(d), addressing procedures when courts lack complete information about an arrested individual’s existing bail obligations. The revised rule allows the court to schedule a contradictory hearing within 30 days rather than immediately revoke bail in certain cases. Click here to read this Order of the Court signed September 14, 2026.




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