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Title XXX, Chapter 2: Suspended Sentence and Probation

Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure – 2026

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Art. 893 Suspension and deferral of sentence and probation in felony cases Art. 893.1 Motion to invoke firearm sentencing provision Art. 893.2 Discharge, use, or possession of firearm in commission of a felony or a specifically enumerated misdemeanor; submission to jury Art. 893.3 Sentence imposed on felony or specifically enumerated misdemeanor in which firearm was possessed, used, or discharged Art. 893.4 Inapplicability to unintentional felonies Art. 893.5 Community service in lieu of imprisonment Art. 894 Suspension and deferral of sentence; probation in misdemeanor cases Art. 894.1 Sentencing guidelines; generally Art. 894.2 Home incarceration; requirements Art. 894.3 Notice to victim for sentencing Art. 894.4 Probation; extension Art. 894.5 Submission of DWI - Code of Criminal Procedure Article 894 Plea Records to office of motor vehicles; forms to be used and completed by the clerk of court Art. 894.6 Sentencing considerations and conditions of probation for pregnant defendants Art. 895 Conditions of probation Art. 895.1 Probation; restitution; judgment for restitution; fees Art. 895.2 Probation; restitution for values of wildlife Art. 895.3 Probationer transferred between states; fees Art. 895.4 Probation; fees; certified crime stoppers organizations Art. 895.5 Restitution recovery division; district attorneys; establishment Art. 895.6 Repealed by Acts 2024, 2 nd Ex. Sess., No. 7, §2 Art. 896 Modifying or changing conditions of probation Art. 897 Termination of probation or suspended sentence; discharge of defendant Art. 898 Satisfaction of suspended sentence and probation Art. 899 Arrest or summons for violation of probation Art. 899.1 Administrative sanctions for technical violations Art. 899.2 Repealed by Acts 2024, 2 nd Ex. Sess., No. 8, §3 Art. 900 Violation hearing; sanctions Art. 901 Revocation for commission of another offense Art. 901.1 Additional sanctions for probation revocation Art. 902 Drug addict; pre-sentence investigation; voluntary treatment; conditions of probation Art. 903 Substance abuse probation program; authorization Art. 903.1 Substance abuse probation program; eligibility Art. 903.2 Substance abuse probation; sentencing Art. 903.3 Substance abuse treatment program; cost Art. 904 Mandatory assessment; suitability of defendant for drug or specialty court program