---
urn: urn:us-la:rs:38:384
citation: "R.S. 38:384"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 38 › Chapter 4 › Part V"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1985, number: 785, section: 1, effective_date: 1985-07-22, role: enactment }
---

# New trial on showing of misconduct by jury

A new trial shall be granted if it is proved that the jury was bribed or has behaved so improperly that impartial justice has not been done.