Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Tit. XIII, Art. 496. Warrant of arrest on indictment or information

A. When an indictment has been found against a defendant who is not in custody or at large on bail for the offense charged, the court shall issue a warrant for the defendant's arrest, unless the court issues a summons pursuant to Article 497.

B. When an information has been filed against a defendant who is not in custody or at large on bail for the offense charged, the court shall issue a warrant for the defendant's arrest if the information is accompanied by one or more affidavits which establish probable cause to believe that an offense has been committed and that the defendant named in the information committed it, unless the court issues a summons pursuant to Article 497.