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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. (1) At any time before the announcement of findings under Article 53 of this Code, the convening authority and the accused may enter into a plea agreement with respect to such matters as:
(a) The manner in which the convening authority will depose of one or more charges and specifications; and
(b) Limitations on the sentence that may be adjudged for one or more charges and specifications.
(2) The military judge of a general or special court-martial may not participate in discussions between the parties concerning prospective terms and conditions of a plea agreement.
B. The military judge of a general or special court-martial shall reject a plea agreement that:
(1) Contains a provision that has not been accepted by both parties;
(2) Contains a provision that is not understood by the accused;
(3) Is prohibited by law; or
(4) Is contrary to, or is inconsistent with, rules promulgated by Article 36 of this Code with respect to terms, conditions, or other aspects of plea agreements.
C. Upon acceptance by the military judge of a general or special court-martial, a plea agreement shall bind the parties and the court-martial.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 29, § 153a. Article 53a. Plea agreements - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-29-sect-153a/
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