Louisiana § RS 13:1278 - Illness, disability, or absence
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1278 — Illness, disability, or absence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:1278. Illness, disability, or absence
In the case of the illness, disability, or absence of any court reporter, the judges of the court may assign another court reporter to perform the duties of the court reporter who is ill, has a disability, or is absent. The judges of the court may appoint a qualified person to serve temporarily as a court reporter during such period of illness, disability, or absence. The person so appointed court reporter to serve temporarily shall receive the compensation and fees provided in R.S. 13:1272 and 1273.
Amended by Acts 1950, No. 366, §3; Acts 2006, No. 621, §19(A), eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2008, No. 675, §1, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2008, No. 873, §1, eff. July 9, 2008; Acts 2011, No. 340, §2, eff. June 29, 2011; Acts 2012, No. 474, §4(B)(2); Acts 2014, No. 811, §5, eff. June 23, 2014.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:1278
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1278 cover?
Section RS 13:1278 ("Illness, disability, or absence") 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 § RS 13:1278?
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