Louisiana § RS 13:5909 - Powers of sheriff not diminished
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:5909 — Powers of sheriff not diminished, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:5909. Powers of sheriff not diminished
It is the purpose of this Chapter to create special district for the financing of the sheriff's office. Nothing contained herein shall be interpreted as diminishing any of the authority of the sheriff as delegated to him in the constitution and laws of this state.
Added by Acts 1976, No. 689, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 33:9008 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 13:5909 cover?
Section RS 13:5909 ("Powers of sheriff not diminished") 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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