Louisiana § RS 15:657 - Applicability of Chapter
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:657 — Applicability of Chapter, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 15:657. Applicability of Chapter
The provisions of this Chapter regarding the Louisiana Repository for Unidentified and Missing Persons Information Program administered by the F.A.C.E.S. Laboratory shall not be applicable to those unidentified human remains found within the state resulting from a mass disaster or mass fatality. However, in the event a mass disaster or mass fatality occurs within the state, the F.A.C.E.S. Laboratory shall be consulted and work in conjunction with other state agencies and any appropriate federal agencies responding to said mass disaster or mass fatality for the identification of any unidentified human remains resulting from said mass disaster or mass fatality.
Acts 2006, No. 227, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 15:657
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:657 cover?
Section RS 15:657 ("Applicability of Chapter") 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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