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Title XXX, Chapter 3: Sentencing in Capital Cases

Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure – 2026

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Art. 905 Capital cases; sentencing hearing required; delay; waiver Art. 905.1 Sentencing hearing jury; commencement Art. 905.2 Sentencing hearing; procedure and evidence; jury instructions Art. 905.3 Sentence of death; jury findings Art. 905.4 Aggravating circumstances Art. 905.5 Mitigating circumstances Art. 905.5.1 Intellectual disability Art. 905.6 Jury; unanimous determination Art. 905.7 Form of determination Art. 905.8 Imposition of sentence Art. 905.9 Review on appeal