La. Uni. R. Ct. Appeal. 2-1.5

As amended through May 31, 2024

Rule 2-1.5 - Minute Entries of Trial Court

The record shall contain the minute entries of the trial court, and indicate the date of each entry, the action taken by the trial court, and the trial court judge presiding. In criminal cases, the minute entries shall include, in chronological order, these items:

(1) the opening of the court;

(2) the impaneling of the grand jury by which the indictment was found (if prosecution by indictment);

(3) the list of challenges for cause;

(4) the list of peremptory challenges;

(5) the list of petit jurors selected;

(6) the list of evidence;

(7) the list of witnesses;

(8) the time when the jury retired to deliberate, and the time returned to render verdict;

(9) the jury's verdict;

(10) the trial court's judgment, ruling, and sentence;

(11) any post-trial motions filed and the disposition thereof;

(12) the Louisiana Uniform Commitment Order of sentencing;

(13) the motion and order for appeal; and

(14) the names of the defendant(s) and all attorney(s) when present.

La. Uni. R. Ct. Appeal. 2-1.5

Amended October 3, 1994, effective 1/1/1995; amended March 22, 2001, effective 1/1/2002; amended May 2, 2022, effective 1/1/2023.