La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 914 : CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — APPEAL — PROCEDURE IN LOWER COURT FOR APPEAL — Method and time of appeal

A. A motion for an appeal may be made orally in open court or by filing a written motion with the clerk. The motion shall be entered in the minutes of the court.

B. The motion for an appeal must be made no later than:

(1) Thirty days after the rendition of the judgment or ruling from which the appeal is taken.

(2) Thirty days from the ruling on a motion to reconsider sentence filed pursuant to Article 881.1, should such a motion be filed.

La. Cr.P. § 914

Amended by Acts 1982, No. 143, §1. Acts 1993, No. 490, §1, eff. 6/10/1993; Acts 2003, No. 949, §1.