Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 801: Time for charge; when written charge required
What this law says, in plain English
Courts must charge juries after all evidence is presented. Either party may request a written charge before trial begins, which the court must reduce to writing, read aloud, and provide copies to both parties.
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