LA · rules
La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 462
Form of grand jury indictment
The indictment by a grand jury may be in substantially the following form:
In the (Here state the name of the court.) on the ______ day of ______, 20__. State of Louisiana v. A.B. (Here state the name or description of the accused.).
The grand jury of the Parish of ______, charges that A.B. (Here state the name or description of the accused.) committed the offense of ______, in that (Here set forth the offense and transaction according to the rules stated in this Title. The particulars of the offense may be added with a view to avoiding the necessity for a bill of particulars.) contrary to the law of the State of Louisiana and against the peace and dignity of the same.
Provenance
- Source
- legis.la.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-15
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