Right to counsel – certain election contests
Louisiana
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Legislation
, Other subject area
The Louisiana elections code provides that, in matters related to “objecting to the calling of a special election, objecting to candidacy, contesting the certification of a recall petition, or contesting an election”, and where “the defendant does not appear on the date set for the trial, either in person or through counsel, the court shall appoint an attorney at law to represent him…” La. R.S. § 18:1409(A)
Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: Yes
