Louisiana Revised Statutes 48:451.15 – Time for charging the jury; recordation of charge
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 48:451.15
- 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.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
After the trial of the case and the presentation of all the evidence and arguments, the court shall charge the jury in accordance with law. This charge shall be in writing or recorded in the same manner as testimony taken in the case.
Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.