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If the magistrate is satisfied that there is just cause to fear that the defendant is about to commit the threatened offense, he shall issue a summons ordering the defendant to appear before him at a specified time and date. The magistrate may issue a warrant of arrest when imminent and serious harm is threatened.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Tit. I, Art. 28. Issuance of summons or warrant of arrest - last updated January 01, 2019 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/code-of-criminal-procedure/la-code-crim-proc-tit-i-art-28/
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