Louisiana § RS 13:503 - Court always open
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:503 — Court always open, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:503. Court always open
Article 7, §43 of the constitution means that district courts shall be open always and the proceedings shall be deemed held in open court, while the judge is on the bench. The fixing of sessions in districts composed of more than one parish shall not affect the authority or duty of the judge to sit at any time in any of the parishes of his district when the public interest may require it.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:503
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:503 cover?
Section RS 13:503 ("Court always open") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 13:503?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:503" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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