Section 406 – Powers of jury commission; penalty for disobedience of commission process

May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana

In order to secure qualified jurors, the jury commission may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence relative to the qualifications of prospective jurors. Disobedience of a subpoena of a jury commission is punishable as contempt of court.

La. Cr.P. ยง 406

Amended by Acts 2013, No. 220,s. 26, eff. 6/11/2013.