Commencement of trial
La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 761
in effect761. Commencement of trial
A jury trial commences when the first prospective juror is called for examination. A trial by a judge alone commences when the first witness is sworn.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=112757Fetched: 10/20/2026
