Louisiana HB178 amends criminal court proceedings to allow discretionary transcription of felony and ordinance violation cases.
Louisiana HB178 modifies the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow courts to decide whether to record proceedings in felony cases and cases involving ordinance violations. The bill retains the current requirement for recording misdemeanor cases when requested by the court, the state, or the defendant. The court, clerk, or court stenographer will record all proceedings, including examinations, witness testimonies, court rulings, and objections.
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