by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Louisiana
A. After a juror has been examined as provided in Article 1763, the court may excuse the juror and if the court does not do so, either party may challenge the juror for cause.B. If a juror has not been excused for cause, a peremptory challenge may be made by any...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Louisiana
A juror may be challenged for cause based upon any of the following:(1) When the juror lacks a qualification required by law;(2) When the juror has formed an opinion in the case or is not otherwise impartial, the cause of his bias being immaterial;(3) When the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Louisiana
A. If trial is by a jury of six, each side is allowed three peremptory challenges. If there is more than one party on any side, the court may allow each side additional peremptory challenges, not to exceed two.B. If trial is by a jury of twelve, each side is allowed...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
In this Chapter:(1) “Victim” means a person against whom an offense that is a felony-grade delinquent act has been committed.(2) “Victim’s family” means a spouse, parent, child, stepchild, sibling, or legal representative of the victim,...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Louisiana
A. The court shall examine prospective jurors as to their qualifications and may conduct such further examination as it deems appropriate.B. The parties or their attorneys shall individually conduct such examination of prospective jurors as each party deems necessary,...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
A. All courts exercising juvenile jurisdiction may levy a special cost in an amount not to exceed fifteen dollars against any juvenile defendant, other than an indigent, who is found to have committed a traffic violation resulting in injury or property loss, or who...
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