Art. 9 References to Code articles or statutory sections

This rule explains how to read references found throughout the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure. When a rule mentions a "title," "chapter," or "article" without saying which code it comes from, it means that section belongs to this same Code of Criminal Procedure, unless the surrounding text makes it obvious it's talking about something else.

The rule also covers what happens when laws get updated. If a rule points to a specific title, chapter, or article, whether from this code or another law, that reference automatically includes any later changes made to that law. This means people don't have to worry about references becoming outdated when the legislature amends a statute. The reference simply follows the law as it exists now, including updates.

In short, this rule keeps things simple. It tells readers where to look when a reference doesn't specify its source, and it makes sure legal citations stay accurate even after laws change over time.