Title XVII, Chapter 1: Limitations Upon Institution of Prosecution
Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure – 2026
Art. 571
Crimes for which there is no time limitation
Art. 571.1
Time limitation for certain sex offenses
Art. 571.2
Time limitation for certain offenses committed by elected officials or public employees
Art. 572
Limitation of prosecution of noncapital offenses
Art. 573
Running of time limitations; exception
Art. 573.1
Running of time limitations; exception; persons with infirmities
Art. 573.2
Running of time limitations; exception; video voyeurism
Art. 573.3
Running of time limitations; exception; crimes against the Firefighters' Retirement System
Art. 573.4
Running of time limitations; exception; third degree rape
Art. 574
Conviction and punishment for lesser offenses; limitations applicable
Art. 575
Interruption of time limitations
Art. 575.1
Suspension of time limitations; crimes against the Firefighters' Retirement System
Art. 576
Filing of new charges upon dismissal of prosecution
Art. 577
Pleading of limitation; burden of proof