Louisiana § RS 13:1871 - Scope of provisions
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§ RS 13:1871. Scope of provisions
This Part does not apply to the city, municipal, or traffic courts of the city of New Orleans.
Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, the provisions of this Part apply to all other city courts, whether presently in existence or hereafter created.
For the purposes of this Part, the term "city court" includes "municipal court".
Acts 1960, No. 32, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1961.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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