Louisiana § RS 13:2488.33 - Recusation of judge
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:2488.33 — Recusation of judge, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:2488.33. Recusation of judge
The city judge may recuse himself or may be recused as provided by law. In case of absence or incapacity or recusation of the city judge, a judge ad hoc shall be appointed in the manner provided by law. In the event of the failure or inability of the city judge to make such appointment, a district judge of the district in which the city court is situated may make such appointment.
Acts 1970, No. 424, §13. Acts 1986, No. 226, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 13:2488.33 ("Recusation of judge") 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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