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LA HB108
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Vincent Cox
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AI Summary
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Adds a new disqualification for jury service: persons convicted at any time of a crime of violence (as defined in R.S. 14:2(B)) or a sex offense (as defined in R.S. 15:541(24)) are permanently barred from serving as jurors
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Amends Code of Criminal Procedure Article 401(A) by adding subsection (6) to the existing list of juror qualifications
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The disqualification applies to convictions occurring at any point in a person's lifetime, with no time limit or path to restoration of eligibility
Legislative Description
Provides relative to juror qualifications
CRIMINAL/JURY TRIALS
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Administration of Criminal Justice2/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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