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State v. Larson

Supreme Court of Louisiana
Sep 15, 1989
548 So. 2d 945 (La. 1989)

Summary

reversing a trial court's ruling to unseal the record of an in camera ex parte hearing on defendant's application for funds for expert assistance

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Opinion

No. 89-KK-2178.

September 15, 1989.

In re Matt Larson applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writ from the 14th Judicial District Court No. 8964-88, Parish of Calcasieu Division "G" Court of Appeal, Third Circuit No.


Granted. The district court ruling reversing its prior order sealing the record of the in camera, ex parte hearing on defendant's motion for funds for expert assistance is reversed. The earlier ruling of August 31, 1989 sealing such record is reinstated.

WATSON, J., would deny on the showing made.

COLE, J., would deny believing Articles 719 and 725 of the C.Cr.P. compel denial.


Summaries of

State v. Larson

Supreme Court of Louisiana
Sep 15, 1989
548 So. 2d 945 (La. 1989)

reversing a trial court's ruling to unseal the record of an in camera ex parte hearing on defendant's application for funds for expert assistance

Summary of this case from State v. Touchet
Case details for

State v. Larson

Case Details

Full title:STATE OF LOUISIANA v. MATT LARSON

Court:Supreme Court of Louisiana

Date published: Sep 15, 1989

Citations

548 So. 2d 945 (La. 1989)

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