TITLE XIII INDICTMENT AND INFORMATION CHAPTER 1. INDICTMENT FORMS Art. 461. Special definitions In this Title the terms enumerated shall have the designated meanings: "Writing" and "written" include words printed, painted, typed, engraved, lithographed, photographed, or otherwise copied, traced, or made visible to the eye. "Indictment" includes affidavit and information, unless it is the clear […]
Art. 462. Form of grand jury indictment The indictment by a grand jury may be in substantially the following form: In the (Here state the name of the court.) on the ______ day of ______, 20__. State of Louisiana v. A.B. (Here state the name or description of the accused.). The grand jury of the […]
Art. 463. Form of information The information may be in substantially the following form: In the (Here state the name of the court.) on the ______ day of ______, 20__. State of Louisiana v. A.B. (Here state the name or description of the accused.). X.Y., District Attorney for the Parish of ______, charges that A.B. […]
Art. 464. Nature and contents of indictment The indictment shall be a plain, concise, and definite written statement of the essential facts constituting the offense charged. It shall state for each count the official or customary citation of the statute which the defendant is alleged to have violated. Error in the citation or its omission […]
Art. 465. Specific indictment forms A. The following forms of charging offenses may be used, but any other forms authorized by this title may also be used: 1. Abortion–A.B. committed abortion on C.D. 2. Aggravated Arson–A.B. committed aggravated arson of a dwelling (or structure, watercraft, or movable, as the case may be). If the words […]
