Art. 708. Continuance and recess; definitions A continuance is the postponement of a scheduled trial or hearing, and shall not be granted after the trial or hearing has commenced. A recess is a temporary adjournment of a trial or hearing that occurs after a trial or hearing has commenced.
Continuance and recess; definitions
La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 708
La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 708