Louisiana § RS 13:3431 - Disqualification
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:3431 — Disqualification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:3431. Disqualification
In proceedings for appointment of a curator for an absent person, no person may be appointed who is:
(1) Under eighteen years of age;
(2) Interdicted, or who, on contradictory hearing, is proved to be mentally incompetent;
(3) A convicted felon, under the laws of the United States or of any state or territory thereof;
(4) A nonresident of the state who has not appointed a resident agent for the service of process in all actions and proceedings with respect to the curatorship, and caused such appointment to be filed in the curatorship proceeding;
(5) A corporation not authorized to perform the duties of curator in this state;
(6) A person indebted to the absent person, except a spouse in community, unless he discharges the debt prior to the appointment;
(7) An adverse party to a suit to which the absent person is a party; or
(8) A person who, on contradictory hearing, is proved to be incapable of performing the duties of curator, or to be otherwise unfit for appointment.
Acts 1990, No. 989, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:3431
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:3431 cover?
Section RS 13:3431 ("Disqualification") 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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