Louisiana § RS 17:3399.40 - Due process requirements; right to an attorney
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:3399.40 — Due process requirements; right to an attorney, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 17:3399.40. Due process requirements; right to an attorney
A public postsecondary education management board shall be prohibited from denying any student the right to have an attorney present at any disciplinary hearings to which the student is a party if the student desires to engage an attorney at the student's expense.
Acts 2024, No. 584, §1, eff. June 11, 2024.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 17:3399.40
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:3399.40 cover?
Section RS 17:3399.40 ("Due process requirements; right to an attorney") 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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