Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 781 – Charges in cases tried without a jury
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 781
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
When a case is tried without a jury the state or the defendant may request the court to charge itself in accordance with written charges presented to the court. The requested charges shall be governed by the rules of procedure relative to requested charges in jury cases.