Louisiana § RS 13:4752 - Representation of state; service

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4752 — Representation of state; service, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 13:4752. Representation of state; service

The proceedings shall be carried on contradictorily with the district attorney or district attorney pro tem of the parish in which the application is made, who shall represent the state, and who shall be served with a copy of the petition and citation to answer the same.  

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:4752

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:4752 cover?

Section RS 13:4752 ("Representation of state; service") 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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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

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