Louisiana § RS 23:987 - Duty to investigate
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:987 — Duty to investigate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 23:987. Duty to investigate
It shall be the duty of the attorney general of this state, and of the district attorney of each city and parish, to investigate any complaints of violation of this Part and to prosecute all persons violating any of the provisions of this Part, and to take all means at their command to insure effective enforcement of the provisions of this Part.
Added by Acts 1976, No. 97, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 23:987
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:987 cover?
Section RS 23:987 ("Duty to investigate") 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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