by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
A. The juvenile court, district attorneys, and law enforcement agencies shall provide the following services to victims of alleged delinquent acts, providing the victim reported the act to law enforcement authorities within seventy-two hours of its occurrence or...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Louisiana
Before being examined, every prospective juror shall be sworn or shall affirm to answer truthfully such questions as may be propounded to him.La. C.P. § 1762Acts 1983, No. 534, §5.
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Louisiana
A. In cases to be tried by jury, twelve jurors summoned in accordance with law shall be chosen by lot to try the issues specified unless the parties stipulate that the case shall be tried by six jurors. The method of calling and drawing by lot shall be at the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
When a child enters a denial to the petition, jeopardy begins when the first witness is sworn at the adjudication hearing. When he enters an admission to the petition, jeopardy begins when a valid disposition is made the judgment of the court.La. Ch.C. § 811Acts 1991,...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Louisiana
A. The court may allow a child to waive the assistance of counsel if the court determines that all of the following exists: (1) The child has consulted with an attorney, parent, or, if no parent, a caretaker as defined in Children’s Code Article 728.(2) That...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Louisiana
The qualification and exemptions of jurors and the method of choosing and summoning the general venire are provided by special laws.La. C.P. § 1751Acts 1983, No. 534, §4.
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