Louisiana § RS 13:1808 - Notice to persons outside state
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1808 — Notice to persons outside state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:1808. Notice to persons outside state
A. Notice required for the exercise of jurisdiction when a person is outside this state may be given in a manner prescribed by the law of this state for service of process or by the law of the state in which the service is made. Notice shall be given in a manner reasonably calculated to give actual notice but may be by publication if other means are not effective.
B. Proof of service may be made in the manner prescribed by the law of this state or by the law of the state in which the service is made.
C. Notice is not required for the exercise of jurisdiction with respect to a person who submits to the jurisdiction of the court.
Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1808 cover?
Section RS 13:1808 ("Notice to persons outside state") 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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