Louisiana § RS 11:408.3 - Electronic records as originals
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§ RS 11:408.3. Electronic records as originals
If a statute, regulation, or other rule of law requires a contract, agreement, or record to be provided, available, or retained in its original form, or provides results if the contract, agreement, or record is not provided, available, or retained in its original form, that statute, regulation, or rule of law is satisfied by an electronic record that complies with this Part. Once an electronic record with an electronic signature is accepted by the system, it shall be admissible into evidence in a court of law for all purposes that an original paper document would be admissible.
Acts 2001, No. 234, §1, eff. June 1, 2001.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 11:408.3
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:408.3 cover?
Section RS 11:408.3 ("Electronic records as originals") 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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