Louisiana § RS 11:1353 - Retirement because of mental or physical incapacity; procedure
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§ RS 11:1353. Retirement because of mental or physical incapacity; procedure
Any judge who is or becomes physically or mentally incapacitated to perform his duties shall be retired, and he shall be paid as in the case of retirement at the age of seventy years, irrespective of his age at retirement, but in no event less than two-thirds of his pay. His incapacity shall be made to appear by a certificate which shall be filed with the governor and secretary of state. In the case of a judge of the supreme court, the courts of appeal, district courts of three or more judges, and city courts of three or more judges, this certificate shall be executed by a majority of the other members of the court of which he is a member. In all other cases, this certificate of incapacity shall be signed by two competent physicians and approved by a majority of the supreme court.
Redesignated from R.S. 13:30(C) by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:1353 cover?
Section RS 11:1353 ("Retirement because of mental or physical incapacity; procedure") 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.
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