Section 1791 – Comment on facts by judge prohibited

May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Louisiana

The judge in the presence of the jury shall not comment upon the facts of the case, either by commenting upon or recapitulating the evidence, repeating the testimony of any witness, or giving an opinion as to what has been proved, not proved, or refuted.

La. C.P. § 1791

Acts 1983, No. 534, §7.