La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 905.6

Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session

Section 905.6 - Jury; unanimous determination

A sentence of death shall be imposed only upon a unanimous determination of the jury. If the jury unanimously finds the sentence of death inappropriate, it shall render a determination of a sentence of life imprisonment without benefit of probation, parole or suspension of sentence.

La. Cr.P. § 905.6

Added by Acts 1976, No. 694, §1; Acts 1988, No. 779, §1, eff. July 18, 1988.

Added by Acts 1976, No. 694, §1; Acts 1988, No. 779, §1, eff. 7/18/1988.