§ 13:2512 — Initiation of proceedings by affidavit or by bill of information in the municipal and

§2512. Initiation of proceedings by affidavit or by bill of information in the municipal and
traffic court
Notwithstanding Code of Criminal Procedure Article 382, all proceedings in the
Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans shall be initiated by affidavit or bill of
information. The affidavit shall consist of the sworn statement of the complainant, or the law
enforcement officer, filed with the court on a form approved by the respective court. The city
council of the city of New Orleans may designate by ordinance certain police officials who
shall have the power to take oaths, and verify affidavits filed by other members of the New
Orleans police department, the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office or the constable. The city
attorney of the city of New Orleans or any of his assistants may also initiate prosecutions by
affidavit or bill of information on information and belief in the Municipal and Traffic Court
of New Orleans.

Legislative History

Added by Acts 1962, No. 447, §1. Acts 1986, No. 665, §1; Acts 2014, No. 845, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.