Louisiana Statutes
§ 48:451.9 — Peremptory challenges
Louisiana § 48:451.9
JurisdictionLouisiana
Title 48Roads, Bridges and Ferries
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Bluebook
La. Stat. Ann. § 48:451.9 (2026).
Text
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. Each side shall be allowed an equal number of peremptory challenges. If the parties on a side are unable to agree upon the allocation of peremptory challenges among themselves, the allocation shall be determined by the court before the examination on the voir dire.
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Legislative History
Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
Nearby Sections
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§ 48:451
Fixing for trial; notice§ 48:451.1
Right to trial by jury§ 48:451.10
Challenges for cause§ 48:451.11
Time for peremptory challenge§ 48:451.13
Swearing of jurors; selection of foreman§ 48:451.14
Alternate jurors§ 48:451.16
Contents of charge to jury§ 48:451.17
Instruction to jury; objections§ 48:451.18
Taking evidence to jury room§ 48:451.19
Number required for verdict§ 48:451.20
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Louisiana § 48:451.9, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/la/48%3A451.9.