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Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 48, § 451.9. Peremptory challenges

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

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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