Louisiana allows the execution of juvenile offenders...

Louisiana allows the execution of juvenile offenders of 16 years and above, but forbids the execution of mentally retarded. It has life without parole. A jury decides the sentence. The Governor has the authority to act on the advice of the Board of Pardons. The Governor needs a favorable recommendation in order to grant clemency. However, the Governor is not bound by that favorable recommendation. The Governor also has the unlimited and absolute power to grant reprieves.