Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 795: Time for challenges; method; peremptory challenges based on race or gender; restrictions
What this law says, in plain English
Peremptory challenges must occur before jury swearing in private conferences. Neither prosecutors nor defendants may challenge jurors based substantially on race or gender; courts must require race or gender-neutral reasons when objections are raised.
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