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La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 905.6
Jury; unanimous determination
A sentence of death shall be imposed only upon a unanimous determination of the jury. If the jury unanimously finds the sentence of death inappropriate, it shall render a determination of a sentence of life imprisonment without benefit of probation, parole or suspension of sentence.
History
Added by Acts 1976, No. 694, §1; Acts 1988, No. 779, §1, eff. July 18, 1988.
Provenance
- Source
- legis.la.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-15
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