La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 435
This is the official text of La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 435, part of Louisiana’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Louisiana.
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Meetings of grand jury
Official statutory text
The grand jury shall meet as directed by the court, or may meet on its own initiative at the direction of nine of its members, at any time and place within the parish. Nine grand jurors shall constitute a quorum, and nine grand jurors must concur to find an indictment.
Amended by Acts 1975, 1st Ex.Sess., No. 45, ยง2, eff. Feb. 20, 1975.
Amended by Acts 1975, 1st Ex.Sess., No. 45, ยง2, eff. Feb. 20, 1975.
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