by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
The foreman of the grand jury shall preside over all hearings. He may delegate duties to other grand jurors and may determine rules of procedure. A grand juror who objects to a rule of procedure made by the foreman may apply to the court for a determination of the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
The grand jury shall meet as directed by the court, or may meet on its own initiative at the direction of nine of its members, at any time and place within the parish. Nine grand jurors shall constitute a quorum, and nine grand jurors must concur to find an...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
A. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 434, the state may disclose to state or federal prosecutors or law enforcement officers, or to investigators on the staff of the district attorney or attorney general, or to expert witnesses, information and documents...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
A. Members of the grand jury, all other persons present at a grand jury meeting, and all persons having confidential access to information concerning grand jury proceedings, shall keep secret the testimony of witnesses and all other matters occurring at, or directly...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
A.(1) Only the following persons may be present at the sessions of the grand jury: (a) The district attorney and assistant district attorneys or any one or more of them;(b) The attorney general and assistant attorneys general or any one or more of them;(c) The witness...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
After the oath is administered to the members of the grand jury, the judge shall charge them orally in open court upon their duties, rights, and powers. Upon completion of the charge the judge shall give the grand jury a written copy of the charge.At any time...
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