Louisiana § RS 15:271 - Plea of not guilty; burden of proof
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:271 — Plea of not guilty; burden of proof, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 15:271. Plea of not guilty; burden of proof
The plea of not guilty throws upon the state the burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime necessary to constitute the defendant's guilt.
Acts 1966, No. 311, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1967. Amended by Acts 1968, No. 150, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:271 cover?
Section RS 15:271 ("Plea of not guilty; burden of proof") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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