OUR CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

An overview of Law & Justice in the 16th Judicial District

Table of Contents

Introduction

Beginning of the criminal investigative process

Roles and Duties of the Coroners

Role and Duties of the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory

Arrest of a Criminal Defendant

Rights of a Criminal Defendant

Rights of Victims of Crime

Role and Duties of the District Attorney in the criminal justice process

The Grand Jury procedure

Instituting Criminal Prosecutions

Trial Procedure

Sentencing and Post Conviction Procedure

Juvenile Justice Process

Drug Court Treatment Programs

Conclusion

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