§ 795 Time for challenges; method; peremptory challenges based on race or gender; restrictions
§ 796 Removal of juror after swearing
§ 797 Challenge for cause
§ 798 Causes for challenge by the state
§ 799 Number of peremptory challenges
§ 799.1 Challenges; use of all available challenges
§ 800 Objection to ruling on challenge for cause

Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Code of Criminal Procedure > Title XXVI > Chapter 3 > Section 2 - Challenges

  • Circumstantial evidence: All evidence except eyewitness testimony.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Petit jury: A group of citizens who hear the evidence presented by both sides at trial and determine the facts in dispute. Federal criminal juries consist of 12 persons. Federal civil juries consist of six persons.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.