La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 781
This is the official text of La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 781, part of Louisiana’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Louisiana.
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Charges in cases tried without a jury
Official statutory text
When a case is tried without a jury the state or the defendant may request the court to charge itself in accordance with written charges presented to the court. The requested charges shall be governed by the rules of procedure relative to requested charges in jury cases.
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