Louisiana § RS 13:1839 - Costs and expenses
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1839 — Costs and expenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:1839. Costs and expenses
If the respondent is not the prevailing party, the court may assess against the respondent all direct expenses and costs incurred by the prosecutor or other appropriate public official and law enforcement officers under R.S. 13:1837 or 1838.
Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:1839
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1839 cover?
Section RS 13:1839 ("Costs and expenses") 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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