Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Tit. XXXIV, Art. 987. Motion to set aside conviction and dismiss prosecution; rule to show cause; order of dismissal forms to be used

STATE OF LOUISIANA

JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE PARISH OF

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No.:

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Division: “”

State of Louisiana

vs.

_____________________________________________

MOTION TO SET ASIDE CONVICTION AND

DISMISS PROSECUTION

NOW INTO HONORABLE COURT, comes

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Defendant, OR

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Defendant through undersigned Counsel,

who moves that the conviction pursuant to Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure

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Article 894(B) Misdemeanors, OR

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Article 893(E) Felonies

in the above numbered case be set aside and that the prosecution dismissed in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure in that the period of the deferred sentence has run and petitioner has successfully completed the terms of his probation.

The mover is further identified below:

DOCKET NUMBER:

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CHARGE:

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DATE OF ARREST:

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ARRESTING AGENCY:

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CITY/PARISH OF ARREST:

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    The Mover prays that, after a contradictory hearing with the District Attorney's Office, the Court order the above numbered case be set aside and that the prosecution dismissed in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Respectfully submitted,

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Signature of Attorney for Mover/Defendant

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Attorney for Mover/Defendant Name

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Attorney's Bar Roll No.

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Address

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City, State, ZIP Code

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Telephone Number

If not represented by counsel:

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Signature of Mover/Defendant

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Mover/Defendant Name

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Address

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City, State, ZIP Code

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Telephone Number

STATE OF LOUISIANA

JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE PARISH OF

________________________________________

No.:

______________

Division: “”

State of Louisiana

vs.

_____________________________________________

RULE TO SHOW CAUSE

    IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that the District Attorney show cause on the _______ day of ______________________, 20 _____, at ______o'clock __m why the foregoing motion should not be granted.

    THUS ORDERED AND SIGNED this ____ day of _________________, 20 ____ at ______________, Louisiana, __________________________________.

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JUDGE

1.

District Attorney: ________________________________________________________________________

2.

Attorney for Defendant and/or Defendant ____________________________________________________

STATE OF LOUISIANA

JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE PARISH OF

________________________________________

No.:

_________

Division: “”

State of Louisiana

vs.

_____________________________________________

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

    Considering the Motion to Set Aside Conviction and Dismiss Prosecution, the hearing conducted on the representation of the State of Louisiana of its consent hereto, and that there is no opposition for any good cause appearing herein;

    IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that this conviction is set aside and the prosecution dismissed for purposes of expungement.

    THUS ORDERED AND SIGNED this _____ day of _______________, 20 ____at ________________, Louisiana.

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JUDGE

1.

District Attorney:__________________________________________________________________________

2.

Attorney for Defendant and/or Defendant ___________________________________________________”