La. Ch. Code art. 1530
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1530, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Trial of misdemeanors
Official statutory text
A. A defendant charged with a misdemeanor in which the punishment, as set forth in the statute defining the offense, may be a fine in excess of one thousand dollars or imprisonment for more than six months, shall be tried by a jury of six jurors, all of whom must concur to render a verdict.
B. The defendant charged with any other misdemeanor shall be tried by the court without a jury.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
B. The defendant charged with any other misdemeanor shall be tried by the court without a jury.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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