SECTION 3. PROCEDURE FOR CALLING AND EXAMINING JURORS Art. 1761. Procedure in general A. In cases to be tried by jury, twelve jurors summoned in accordance with law shall be chosen by lot to try the issues specified unless the parties stipulate that the case shall be tried by six jurors. The method of calling […]
Art. 1762. Swearing of juror before examination Before being examined, every prospective juror shall be sworn or shall affirm to answer truthfully such questions as may be propounded to him. Acts 1983, No. 534, §5.
Art. 1763. Examination of juror A. The court shall examine prospective jurors as to their qualifications and may conduct such further examination as it deems appropriate. B. The parties or their attorneys shall individually conduct such examination of prospective jurors as each party deems necessary, but the court may control the scope of the examination […]
Art. 1764. Peremptory challenges A. If trial is by a jury of six, each side is allowed three peremptory challenges. If there is more than one party on any side, the court may allow each side additional peremptory challenges, not to exceed two. B. If trial is by a jury of twelve, each side is […]
Art. 1765. Challenges for cause A juror may be challenged for cause based upon any of the following: (1) When the juror lacks a qualification required by law; (2) When the juror has formed an opinion in the case or is not otherwise impartial, the cause of his bias being immaterial; (3) When the relations […]
Art. 1766. Time for challenges; method A. After a juror has been examined as provided in Article 1763, the court may excuse the juror and if the court does not do so, either party may challenge the juror for cause. B. If a juror has not been excused for cause, a peremptory challenge may be […]
Art. 1767. Challenging or excusing jurors after acceptance Although the entire jury may have been accepted and sworn, up to the beginning of the taking of evidence, a juror may be challenged for cause by either side or be excused by the court for cause or by consent of both sides, and the panel completed […]
Art. 1768. Swearing of jurors; selection of foreman When the jury has been accepted by all parties, the jurors shall be sworn to try the case in a just and impartial manner, to the best of their judgment, and to render a verdict according to the law and the evidence. When the jury has retired, […]
Art. 1769. Alternate jurors A. The court may direct that one or more jurors, in addition to the regular panel, be called and empanelled to sit as alternate jurors. B. Alternate jurors, in the order in which they are called, shall replace jurors who, prior to the time the jury retires to consider its verdict, […]
