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LA Code Crim Pro art. 415 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 415. Method of filling vacancies on grand jury

A. When a vacancy occurs on a grand jury, the court shall fill the vacancy by administering the oath to and seating the first alternate if he is still legally qualified and available, or if he is not, by administering the oath to and seating the second, third, or fourth alternate, if still legally qualified and available, in the order in which the alternates were selected, until the vacancy is filled. If a vacancy occurs and there is no alternate legally qualified and available to fill the vacancy, the vacancy shall be filled by ordering the sheriff or his designee, the clerk or deputy clerk of court, or, in Orleans Parish the jury commissioner, to draw indiscriminately and by lot from the envelope containing the remaining names on the grand jury venire a sufficient number of names to complete the grand jury. If the names in the envelope are exhausted before the grand jury is completed, or if a vacancy occurs on the grand jury and no names remain in the envelope, the court shall order the jury commission to withdraw indiscriminately and by lot from the general venire box or through the use of a properly programmed electronic device as provided in Article 411, an additional number of names sufficient to complete the grand jury. B. If the foreman of the grand jury is, for any reason, unable to act, the court shall cause a random selection to be made of one person from the remaining members of the impaneled grand jury to serve as acting foreman or to serve as foreman of the grand jury. An acting foreman has the powers and duties of the foreman. Acts 1990, No. 47, §1; Acts 2010, No. 347, §1.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 415.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 415.1. Selection of additional grand juries

Upon the request of the district attorney, the court shall order one or more additional grand juries to be impaneled. Such additional grand juries shall be selected in the same manner and have the same qualifications, duties, powers, and responsibilities, and be subject to the same provisions of law which presently govern grand juries, except as to duration and the duty to inspect facilities as provided by R.S. 15:121. However, no grand jury may concurrently conduct an inquiry into any offense or matter or receive evidence of any offense or matter which is under investigation by another grand jury impaneled in the same parish. These additional grand juries shall be impaneled and presided over by the judge who impaneled the existing regular grand jury or a judge appointed by him to act in his absence. Acts 1990, No. 74, §1; Acts 2012, No. 119, §1, eff. May 14, 2012.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 415.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 415.2. Duration of additional grand juries; extension of impanelment

Grand juries impaneled in accordance with Article 415.1 shall remain impaneled for a period not to exceed one year unless discharged sooner by the court upon motion of the district attorney. Provided, however, that prior to the discharge of a grand jury by the court, a grand jury shall return its report on all offenses and matters presented or pending before it as authorized by the provisions of Article 444. Upon the request of the district attorney, the court may extend this time limit for an extra six months. Added by Acts 1975, 1st Ex.Sess., No. 45, §1, eff. Feb. 20, 1975. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 569, §1.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 416 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 416. Drawing petit jury venire in parishes other than Orleans; term of service

A. Upon order of court the jury commission in parishes other than Orleans shall draw a petit jury venire. The commission shall draw indiscriminately and by lot thirty name slips from the general venire box, unless directed by the court order to draw a larger number. The persons whose names are so drawn shall be subject to serve as petit jurors for the first week of the next criminal session of court. The court also may order the commission to draw indiscriminately and by lot as many additional name slips, not less than thirty, as it may direct for each additional week that a petit jury venire may be required, not to exceed two additional weeks. The persons whose names are so drawn shall be subject to serve as petit jurors for the week for which their names were drawn. Alternatively, for the purpose of drawing a petit jury venire, the jury commission may use an electronic device, commonly known as a computer, which is programmed to draw indiscriminately and by lot. B. A petit jury venire for the first week of a session shall not be drawn from a general venire containing less than two hundred fifty names, and no petit jury venire for any subsequent week shall be drawn from a general venire containing less than one hundred fifty names. The commission shall place the slips bearing the names of the petit jury venire for each week in a separate envelope. It shall seal each envelope and write thereon the words "Petit Jury Venire No. 1," "Petit Jury Venire No. 2," and "Petit Jury Venire No. 3." Each envelope shall be placed in a box labeled "Petit Jury Box."  If a petit jury venire does not serve during the week for which it was drawn, the court may order that it serve during any other week of that session of court. Amended by Acts 1972, No. 755, §1.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 416.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 416.1. One-step qualification/summoning

A. In parishes other than Orleans, at the election of the judges of the judicial district in which the parish lies, the qualification questionnaire, subpoena, and return envelope for each person who may be selected for the petit jury venire shall be prepared by the clerk and delivered in the same computer-generated envelope to the sheriff for service. The sheriff may serve such questionnaire and subpoena by first class mail addressed to such person at his usual residence or business address. The subpoena shall state an appearance date for such person not later than three weeks after the date on which the questionnaire is to be returned. B. The questionnaire shall contain a section for signature to acknowledge receipt of the accompanying subpoena. The addressee of the subpoena and questionnaire shall fill out, sign, and return the questionnaire in the return envelope by first class mail, within five days of receipt thereof. The signing of the questionnaire shall constitute acknowledgement of receipt of the subpoena and personal service of the subpoena on the addressee. C. The questionnaire may constitute part of the sheriff's return and may be made part of the record. When served in accordance with this Section, a person may be cited for contempt for failing to appear in response to the subpoena. Added by Acts 1982, No. 701, §1.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 417 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 417. Proces verbal; summoning of petit jurors; parishes other than Orleans

A. In parishes other than Orleans, the clerk of court shall make a proces verbal of the selection of the general venire and of the drawing of the grand jury venire and of the petit jury venire. It shall be certified to by a member of the commission and shall be filed in the clerk's office as a public record. The clerk shall make a list of the names on the grand jury venire and on the petit jury venire, showing the week for which each petit jury venire is to serve. The lists, together with the general venire list, shall be a part of the proces verbal. B. The clerk shall cause a copy of the petit jury venire list and grand jury venire list to be published in the official journal of the parish, if there be one, or in some other newspaper published in the parish, or, if there is no official journal or other newspaper in said parish, he shall post a copy of the lists on the door of the courthouse. C.(1) The clerk shall prepare subpoenas directed to the persons on the petit jury venire and deliver them to the sheriff for service. (2) The sheriff, at the election of the district judges of the judicial district in which the parish lies, may serve such subpoenas by:  (a) Personal or domiciliary service, or by registered, certified, or regular mail addressed to such juror at his usual residence or business address. (b) When the service is by mail, the date of mailing shall not be less than fifteen days prior to the date on which the addressee is subpoenaed to appear. (c) When service is by registered or certified mail, the sheriff shall attach to his return the return receipt of delivery from the United States Post Office showing the disposition of the envelope bearing the summons to the juror. (d) When service is by regular mail, the return shall show the date of mailing. In case of service by regular mail, prior to any contempt citation, the person shall be served by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. (3) The return, with the attached return receipt of delivery, when received by the clerk, shall form part of the record and shall be considered prima facie correct and shall constitute sufficient basis for an action to cite persons for contempt for failure to appear in response thereto. Amended by Acts 1972, No. 755, §1; Acts 1987, No. 281, §1.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 418 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 418. Drawing petit jury venire in Orleans parish; number chosen; term of service; petit jury venire list

A. In Orleans Parish upon order of the court the jury commission shall draw a petit jury venire. B. The jury commission shall draw indiscriminately and by lot as many name slips from the general venire box as a court may direct, not less than seventy-five, for service as petit jurors during the next monthly session of that judge's section of court. C. The commission shall prepare a list of the persons drawn which shall constitute the petit jury venire list. This list, together with the name slips drawn, shall be delivered to the judge ordering the drawing. D. The commission shall prepare subpoenas directed to the persons on the petit jury venire and cause them to be served in accordance with the provisions of Article 404.1(B) or R.S. 15:112, as directed by the court. Acts 1987, No. 281, §1.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 419 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 419. Challenge of venire not permitted except for fraud or irreparable injury or systematic exclusion based on race

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, §1.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 800 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 800. Objection to ruling on challenge for cause

  A. A defendant may not assign as error a ruling refusing to sustain a challenge for cause made by him, unless an objection thereto is made at the time of the ruling. The nature of the objection and grounds therefor shall be stated at the time of objection.  B. The erroneous allowance to the state of a challenge for cause does not afford the defendant a ground for complaint, unless the effect of such ruling is the exercise by the state of more peremptory challenges than it is entitled to by law.  Acts 1983, No. 181, §1.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 431 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 431. Oath of grand jury

The grand jurors shall take the following oath when impaneled:  "As members of the grand jury, do you solemnly swear or affirm that you will diligently inquire into and true presentment make of all indictable offenses triable within this parish which shall be given you in charge, or which shall otherwise come to your knowledge; that you will keep secret your own counsel and that of your fellows and of the state, and will not, except when authorized by law, disclose testimony of any witness examined before you, nor disclose anything which any grand juror may have said, or how any grand juror may have voted on any matter before you; that you will not indict any person through malice, hatred, or ill will, nor fail to indict any person through fear, favor, affection, or hope of reward or gain; but in all of your indictments you will present the truth, according to the best of your skill and understanding?"  The oath shall be read to the grand jury by the clerk, who shall then ask each juror: "Do you take this oath or affirmation?"  The oath shall be administered to every grand juror appointed to fill a vacancy in the grand jury and to every grand juror who was not present at the taking of the oath by the grand jury.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 432 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 432. Charge to grand jury

After the oath is administered to the members of the grand jury, the judge shall charge them orally in open court upon their duties, rights, and powers. Upon completion of the charge the judge shall give the grand jury a written copy of the charge. At any time thereafter, the judge, on his own initiative or on request of the grand jury, may give the grand jury additional charges concerning their duties, rights, and powers. Such additional charges shall be given in open court, and a written copy thereof shall thereafter be given to the grand jury.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 433 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 433. Persons present during grand jury sessions

A.(1) Only the following persons may be present at the sessions of the grand jury: (a) The district attorney and assistant district attorneys or any one or more of them; (b) The attorney general and assistant attorneys general or any one or more of them; (c) The witness under examination; (d) A person sworn to record the proceedings of and the testimony given before the grand jury; and (e) An interpreter sworn to translate the testimony of a witness who is unable to speak the English language. (2) An attorney for a target of the grand jury's investigation may be present during the testimony of said target. The attorney shall be prohibited from objecting, addressing or arguing before the grand jury; however he may consult with his client at anytime. The court shall remove such attorney for violation of these conditions. If a witness becomes a target because of his testimony, the legal advisor to the grand jury shall inform him of his right to counsel and cease questioning until such witness has obtained counsel or voluntarily and intelligently waived his right to counsel. Any evidence or testimony obtained under the provisions of this Subparagraph from a witness who later becomes a target shall not be admissible in a proceeding against him. B. No person, other than a grand juror, shall be present while the grand jury is deliberating and voting. C. A person who is intentionally present at a meeting of the grand jury, except as authorized by Paragraph A of this article, shall be in constructive contempt of court. Amended by Acts 1972, No. 409, §1; Acts 1986, No. 725, §1; Acts 1992, No. 308, §1; Acts 1999, No. 865, §1.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 434 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 434. Secrecy of grand jury meetings; procedures for crimes in other parishes

A. Members of the grand jury, all other persons present at a grand jury meeting, and all persons having confidential access to information concerning grand jury proceedings, shall keep secret the testimony of witnesses and all other matters occurring at, or directly connected with, a meeting of the grand jury. However, after the indictment, such persons may reveal statutory irregularities in grand jury proceedings to defense counsel, the attorney general, the district attorney, or the court, and may testify concerning them. Such persons may disclose testimony given before the grand jury, at any time when permitted by the court, to show that a witness committed perjury in his testimony before the grand jury. A witness may discuss his testimony given before the grand jury with counsel for a person under investigation or indicted, with the attorney general or the district attorney, or with the court. B. Whenever a grand jury of one parish discovers that a crime may have been committed in another parish of the state, the foreman of that grand jury, after notifying his district attorney, shall make that discovery known to the attorney general. The district attorney or the attorney general may direct to the district attorney of another parish any and all evidence, testimony, and transcripts thereof, received or prepared by the grand jury of the former parish, concerning any offense that may have been committed in the latter parish, for use in such latter parish. C. Any person who violates the provisions of this article shall be in constructive contempt of court. Amended by Acts 1972, No. 450, §1.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 434.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 434.1. Exceptions to grand jury secrecy

A. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 434, the state may disclose to state or federal prosecutors or law enforcement officers, or to investigators on the staff of the district attorney or attorney general, or to expert witnesses, information and documents provided to a grand jury. Any person to whom such disclosure is made shall not engage in further disclosure of the material and shall use the disclosed material solely for purposes of investigation of criminal offenses and enforcement of criminal laws. B. The district attorney shall also disclose to the defendant material evidence favorable to the defendant that was presented to the grand jury. C. The district attorney may also disclose to a witness at trial, including the defendant if the defendant testifies, any statement of the witness before the grand jury that is inconsistent with the testimony of that witness. Acts 2012, No. 842, §1.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 435 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 435. Meetings of grand jury

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, §2, eff. Feb. 20, 1975.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 436 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 436. The foreman; rules of procedure

The foreman of the grand jury shall preside over all hearings. He may delegate duties to other grand jurors and may determine rules of procedure. A grand juror who objects to a rule of procedure made by the foreman may apply to the court for a determination of the matter.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 437 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 437. Inquiry into offenses; authority and duties

The grand jury shall inquire into all capital offenses and offenses punishable by life imprisonment triable within the parish. It may inquire into other offenses triable by the district court of the parish, and shall inquire into such offenses when requested to do so by the district attorney or ordered to do so by the court. Acts 2010, No. 663, §1.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 438 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 438. Duty of grand juror having knowledge of offense; investigation

If a grand juror knows or has reason to believe that an offense triable by the district court of the parish has been committed, he shall declare such fact to his fellow jurors, who may investigate it. In such investigation or any subsequent criminal proceeding the grand juror shall be a competent witness.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 439 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 439. Subpoena of witnesses to appear before the grand jury

Upon request of the grand jury or the district attorney, the court shall issue a subpoena for a witness to appear before the grand jury to testify when questioned by the grand jury or district attorney, or both, concerning an offense under investigation. Upon request of the grand jury or the district attorney, the court may also issue a subpoena duces tecum. The issuance, service, and return of a subpoena provided for in this article and the effect of the return and the enforcement of the subpoena shall be as provided in Articles 731 through 737.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 439.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 439.1. Witnesses; authority to compel testimony and evidence

A. In the case of any individual who has been or may be called to testify or provide other information at any proceeding before or ancillary to a grand jury of the state, at any proceeding before a court of this state, or in response to any subpoena by the attorney general or district attorney, the judicial district court of the district in which the proceeding is or may be held shall issue, in accordance with Subsection B of this article, upon the request of the attorney general together with the district attorney for such district, an order requiring such individual to give testimony or provide other information which he refuses to give or provide on the basis of his privilege against self-incrimination, such order to become effective as provided in Subsection C of this article. B. The attorney general together with the district attorney may request an order under Subsection A of this article when in his judgment  (1) the testimony or other information from such individual may be necessary to the public interest; and  (2) such individual has refused or is likely to refuse to testify or provide other information on the basis of his privilege against self incrimination. C. The witness may not refuse to comply with the order on the basis of his privilege against self incrimination, but no testimony or other information compelled under the order, or any information directly or indirectly derived from such testimony or other information, may be used against the witness in any criminal case, except a prosecution for perjury, giving a false statement or otherwise failing to comply with the order. D. Whoever refuses to comply with an order as hereinabove provided shall be adjudged in contempt of court and punished as provided by law. Added by Acts 1972, No. 410, §1.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 440 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 440. Administration of oath to witnesses

A witness who is to testify before the grand jury shall first be sworn by the foreman, in accordance with Article 14, to testify truthfully and to keep secret, except as authorized by law, matters which he learns at the grand jury meeting. Acts 1988, No. 515, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1989. {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1988, NO. 515, §12.}}
LA Code Crim Pro art. 441 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 441. Administration of oath to other persons

Before being permitted to function in their respective capacities, the court shall administer an oath, to persons employed to record and transcribe the testimony and proceedings, and to interpreters, to faithfully perform their duties and keep secret the grand jury proceedings.
LA Code Crim Pro art. 442 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Code of Criminal Procedure|Art. 442. Evidence to be received by grand jury

A grand jury shall hear all evidence presented by the district attorney. It may hear evidence for the defendant, but is under no duty to do so. When the grand jury has reason to believe that other available evidence will explain the charge, it should order the evidence produced. A grand jury should receive only legal evidence and such as is given by witnesses produced, or furnished by documents and other physical evidence. However, no indictment shall be quashed or conviction reversed on the ground that the indictment was based, in whole or in part, on illegal evidence, or on the ground that the grand jury has violated a provision of this article.