La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 419
This is the official text of La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 419, part of Louisiana’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Louisiana.
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Challenge of venire not permitted except for fraud or irreparable injury or systematic exclusion based on race
Official statutory text
A. A general venire, grand jury venire, or petit jury venire shall not be set aside for any reason unless fraud has been practiced, some great wrong committed that would work irreparable injury to the defendant, or unless persons were systematically excluded from the venires solely upon the basis of race.
B. This article does not affect the right to challenge for cause, a juror who is not qualified to serve.
Acts 1987, No. 638, ยง1.
B. This article does not affect the right to challenge for cause, a juror who is not qualified to serve.
Acts 1987, No. 638, ยง1.
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