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La. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. art. 914
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Art. 914 Method and time of appeal
Title XXXI, Chapter 2: Procedure in Lower Court for Appeal
Rule Text
A. A motion for an appeal may be made orally in open court or by filing a written motion with the clerk. The motion shall be entered in the minutes of the court.
B. The motion for an appeal must be made no later than:
(1) Thirty days after the rendition of the judgment or ruling from which the appeal is taken.
(2) Thirty days from the ruling on a motion to reconsider sentence filed pursuant to Article 881.1, should such a motion be filed.
Amendment history: Amended by Acts 1982, No. 143, §1. Acts 1993, No. 490, §1, eff. June 10, 1993; Acts 2003, No. 949, §1.