Motions to dismiss

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A. All objections to the proceedings, including objections based on defects in the petition and defenses capable of determination as a matter of law, may be raised by motion to dismiss.

B. Upon a finding of grounds to dismiss the petition as provided for in Paragraph A of this Article, the court shall order that the petition be dismissed.

Acts 1991, No. 235, §8, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2011, No. 172, §1.


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