Louisiana § RS 38:373 - Challenging or excusing jurors after acceptance
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:373 — Challenging or excusing jurors after acceptance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:373. Challenging or excusing jurors after acceptance
Although the entire jury has been accepted and sworn, up to the beginning of the taking of evidence, a juror may be challenged for cause by either side or be excused either for cause or by consent of both sides, and the panel shall be completed in the ordinary course.
Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 38:373
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:373 cover?
Section RS 38:373 ("Challenging or excusing jurors after acceptance") 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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