Louisiana HB108 prohibits individuals convicted of violent crimes or sex offenses from serving as jurors.
Louisiana HB108 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to establish that individuals convicted of violent crimes or sex offenses are ineligible to serve as jurors. This change adds a new qualification to the list of requirements for juror eligibility, specifically barring those with such convictions. The bill defines "crime of violence" and "sex offense" according to existing state statutes, ensuring clarity on which convictions disqualify individuals from jury service.
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