Louisiana § RS 13:2485.13 - Qualifications of clerk; bond

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§ RS 13:2485.13. Qualifications of clerk; bond

The clerk shall have been a qualified elector of the territorial jurisdiction of the court for two years.  Before entering upon the discharge of his duties, the clerk shall give bond in favor of the city judge in an amount to be fixed by the judge at not less than $1,000, conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties and for the discharge of all claims incurred against him in his official capacity.  The bond may be sued upon by any person damaged in any way by the fault of the clerk in the discharge of his official duties.  

Acts 1962, No. 122, §13.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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