Louisiana § RS 13:5548 - Prescription of proceedings against sheriffs
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:5548 — Prescription of proceedings against sheriffs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:5548. Prescription of proceedings against sheriffs
Sheriffs and their securities may prescribe against their acts of misfeasance or nonfeasance after the lapse of two years from the day of the omission or commission of the acts.
Amended by Acts 1980, No. 130, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 33:1442 pursuant to Acts 2011, No. 248, §3.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:5548 cover?
Section RS 13:5548 ("Prescription of proceedings against sheriffs") 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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