Louisiana § RS 13:5605 - Appointment of attorney
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:5605 — Appointment of attorney, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:5605. Appointment of attorney
A. The criminal sheriff, parish of Orleans, is hereby authorized to appoint two attorneys, at no cost to the state of Louisiana.
B. This Section shall not mandate an additional appropriation by the city of New Orleans.
Added by Acts 1960, No. 104, §1. Amended by Acts 1976, No. 698, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 33:1526 pursuant to Acts 2011, No. 248, §3.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:5605
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:5605 cover?
Section RS 13:5605 ("Appointment of attorney") 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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