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La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 781

Charges in cases tried without a jury

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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.

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2026-09-15
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2026-09-15
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