Louisiana § CC 359 - Restriction on legal capacity
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 359 — Restriction on legal capacity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 359. Restriction on legal capacity
A person under full continuing tutorship has the legal capacity of an unemancipated minor or any lesser capacity as may be ordered in the decree. A person under limited continuing tutorship has legal capacity in accordance with the decree of continuing tutorship.
Added by Acts 1966, No. 496, §2. Amended by Acts 1974, No. 714, §1; Acts 2014, No. 811, §30, eff. June 23, 2014; Acts 2018, No. 164, §1; Acts 2024, No. 123, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 359
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 359 cover?
Section CC 359 ("Restriction on legal capacity") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § CC 359?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § CC 359" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Louisiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Louisiana attorney.
How does Louisiana § CC 359 apply to my situation?
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