A decision shall be in the form of a ruling unless this Code provides that it shall be in the form of a judgment.

Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.

A judgment shall be based on the oral arguments of the parties unless there is a special provision to the contrary.

Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.

A ruling on a motion made in open court shall be based on the oral statements of the parties.
If necessary, the court may investigate the facts before making a ruling.

Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.

A judgment shall set forth the reasons therefor; the same rule shall apply to rulings to which there may be an interlocutory appeal or to rulings dismissing a motion.

Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.

A judgment shall be pronounced unless there has been no oral argument.
Only rulings in open court shall be pronounced.

Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.

A judgment shall be pronounced by reading aloud the syllabus, explaining its meaning, and stating the principal parts of the reasons.
A ruling shall be pronounced by explaining its meaning and, if there are explanatory reasons, by stating the reasons.
A judgment or ruling to be pronounced pursuant to the preceding two sections shall be published on the next day after its pronouncement, and the party shall also be notified of the same.

Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.

If a written decision is required, the original thereof shall be given to the clerk on the same day it is pronounced, provided that if a judgment is pronounced on the date the verbal argument is ending, then it shall be given within five days thereafter.
The clerk shall make note regarding the date of receipt on the original of the decision and sign thereon.

Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.

If there is a written decision, a true copy of the written decision shall be served on the parties, agent, defense attorney, or other persons concerned unless otherwise specially provided.
The service specified in the preceding section shall be made not later than seven days after the original copy is received.

Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.