Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 905.6 – Jury; unanimous determination
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 905.6
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
A sentence of death shall be imposed only upon a unanimous determination of the jury. If the jury unanimously finds the sentence of death inappropriate, it shall render a determination of a sentence of life imprisonment without benefit of probation, parole or suspension of sentence.
Added by Acts 1976, No. 694, §1; Acts 1988, No. 779, §1, eff. July 18, 1988.