Louisiana § RS 15:431 - Theft by public officer
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:431 — Theft by public officer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 15:431. Theft by public officer
The failure, neglect, or refusal on the part of any public officer to pay over, at the time and in the manner required by law and to the authority designated by law to receive such payment, any public money in his hands, shall be prima facie evidence of the theft by such public officer of any public money not so paid over.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 15:431
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:431 cover?
Section RS 15:431 ("Theft by public officer") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 15:431?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:431" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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