Jury; unanimous determination
La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 905.6
in effect905.6. 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.
Added by Acts 1976, No. 694, §1; Acts 1988, No. 779, §1, eff. July 18, 1988.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=112912Fetched: 10/20/2026
