Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 1631 – Power of court over proceedings; exclusion of witnesses; mistrial
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 1631
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Mistrial: An invalid trial, caused by fundamental error. When a mistrial is declared, the trial must start again from the selection of the jury.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
A. The court has the power to require that the proceedings shall be conducted with dignity and in an orderly and expeditious manner, and to control the proceedings at the trial, so that justice is done.
B. The exclusion of witnesses is governed by Louisiana Code of Evidence Article 615.
C. The court on its own motion, or on the motion of any party, after hearing, may grant a mistrial.
Amended by Acts 1966, No. 36, §1; Acts 1988, No. 515, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1989; Acts 1995, No. 411, §1.