Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 761.1: Homicide victim's picture; possession by family member in courtroom
What this law says, in plain English
In homicide trials, one family member may possess a non-inflammatory photograph of the deceased victim (maximum 8x10 inches) in the courtroom with prior court approval. The court may still admit victim photographs as evidence.
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