La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 702
Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session
Cases shall be set for trial by the court on motion of the state, and may be set for trial on motion of the defendant.
Courts shall adopt rules governing the procedure for setting cases for trial and giving notice thereof. The defendant shall be given notice of trial sufficiently in advance thereof so that he may summon his witnesses.
La. Cr.P. § 702