Louisiana § RS 13:4448 - Notice required; constitutionality of statute at issue
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4448 — Notice required; constitutionality of statute at issue, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:4448. Notice required; constitutionality of statute at issue
Prior to adjudicating the constitutionality of a statute of the state of Louisiana, the courts of appeal and the Supreme Court of Louisiana shall notify the attorney general of the proceeding and afford him an opportunity to be heard. The notice shall be made by certified mail. No judgment shall be rendered without compliance with the provisions of this Section; provided where the attorney general was not notified of the proceeding, the court shall hold adjudication of the case open pending notification of the attorney general as required herein.
Acts 1985, No. 1004, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:4448
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4448 cover?
Section RS 13:4448 ("Notice required; constitutionality of statute at issue") 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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