Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 761 – Commencement of trial
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 761
- Juror: A person who is on 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 jury trial commences when the first prospective juror is called for examination. A trial by a judge alone commences when the first witness is sworn.