SECTION 4. PROCEDURE IN JURY TRIALS Art. 1791. Comment on facts by judge prohibited The judge in the presence of the jury shall not comment upon the facts of the case, either by commenting upon or recapitulating the evidence, repeating the testimony of any witness, or giving an opinion as to what has been proved, […]
Art. 1792. Charge to the jury A. At any time during the trial, the court may instruct the jury on the law applicable to any issue in the case. B. After the trial of the case and the presentation of all the evidence and arguments, the court shall instruct the jurors on the law applicable […]
Art. 1793. Instructions to jury; objections A. At the close of the evidence, or at such earlier time as the court reasonably directs, a party may file written requests that the court instruct the jury on the law as set forth in the requests. B. The court shall inform the parties of its proposed action […]
Art. 1794. Taking evidence to jury room A. Jurors shall be permitted to take notes. The court shall provide the needed writing implements. Jurors may, but need not, take notes and such notes as are taken may be used during the jury’s deliberations but shall not be preserved for review on appeal. The trial judge […]
Art. 1795. Jury request to review testimony If the jury, after retiring for deliberation, requests a review of certain testimony, they shall be conducted to the courtroom. After giving notice to the parties, the court may have the requested testimony read to the jury. Acts 1983, No. 534, §7; Acts 2021, No. 259, §2.
Art. 1796. Additional instructions A. If the jury, after retiring for deliberation, desires to receive information on any point of law, they shall be conducted to the courtroom. B. After giving notice to the parties, the court may give the appropriate instructions. C. The court, after giving notice to the parties, may recall the jury […]
Art. 1797. Number required for verdict A. If trial is by a jury of six, five of the jurors must concur to render a verdict unless the parties stipulate otherwise. B. If trial is by a jury of twelve, nine of the jurors must concur to render a verdict unless the parties stipulate otherwise. C. […]
