Louisiana § RS 13:5825 - Compensation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:5825 — Compensation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:5825. Compensation
A. The constable of the first city court shall receive as compensation for all services required of him by law a sum equal to seventy-five percent of the annual salary received by a state district court judge.
B. The constable of the second city court shall receive as compensation for his services the fees of his office.
Amended by Acts 1978, No. 461, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1979; Acts 1992, No. 9, §1; Acts 1997, No. 613, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 33:1735 pursuant to Acts 2011, No. 248, §3.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:5825
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:5825 cover?
Section RS 13:5825 ("Compensation") 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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