Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:377 – Contents of charge to jury
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:377
- Charge to the jury: The judge's instructions to the jury concerning the law that applies to the facts of the case on trial.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
In his charge to the jury, the judge shall instruct the jurors on the law applicable to the cause submitted to them, but he shall not recapitulate or comment upon the evidence in such manner as to exercise any influence upon their decision as to the facts.
Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.