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Home » US Law » 2022 Louisiana Laws » Code of Criminal Procedure » CHAPTER 4. VERDICTS » Art. 813. Improper verdict; procedure

Art. 813. Improper verdict; procedure

If the court finds that the verdict is incorrect in form or is not responsive to the indictment, it shall refuse to receive it, and shall remand the jury with the necessary oral instructions. In such a case the court shall read the verdict, and record the reasons for refusal.