Louisiana HB289 amends sentencing procedures for felony convictions.

Louisiana HB289 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to modify the time period between conviction and sentencing for felony convictions. It retains the requirement for a three-day delay between conviction and sentence for felonies. If a motion for a new trial or in arrest of judgment is filed, the sentence cannot be imposed until at least 24 hours after the motion is overruled. The bill also allows for immediate sentencing if the defendant waives the delay or pleads guilty.

Louisiana HB289 amends sentencing procedures for felony convictions.

Louisiana HB289 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to modify the time period between conviction and sentencing for felony convictions. It retains the requirement for a three-day delay between conviction and sentence for felonies. If a motion for a new trial or in arrest of judgment is filed, the sentence cannot be imposed until at least 24 hours after the motion is overruled. The bill also allows for immediate sentencing if the defendant waives the delay or pleads guilty.