Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 819 – Separate verdict for each count
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 819
- 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.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
If there is more than one count in an indictment, the jury must find a verdict as to each count, unless it cannot agree on a verdict as to a count.