Louisiana § RS 15:1179 - Service of process
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:1179 — Service of process, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 15:1179. Service of process
The clerk of court shall not order service of process with respect to any petition filed under the provisions of R.S. 15:1177 until the petition has been reviewed by the court and has been found to state a cognizable claim.
Acts 1997, No. 716, §1; Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 89, §2, eff. April 18, 2002.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 15:1179
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:1179 cover?
Section RS 15:1179 ("Service of process") 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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