Louisiana § RS 11:3728 - Credit for military service

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§ RS 11:3728. Credit for military service

Time served in the military service of the United States government to fulfill military obligation shall constitute "service" in the police department as used in this Subpart.  Any re-enlistment time shall not be considered "service" under the terms of this Subpart upon re-enlistment such persons shall forfeit any rights under this Subpart.  Such time in military service must interrupt the member's employment in the Shreveport Police Department.  

Acts 1968, No. 641, §2; Redesignated from R.S. 33:2368 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section RS 11:3728 ("Credit for military service") 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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