Louisiana § RS 24:2 - Investigations by legislature; authority to compel attendance of persons and production of papers

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 24:2 — Investigations by legislature; authority to compel attendance of persons and production of papers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 24:2. Investigations by legislature; authority to compel attendance of persons and production of papers

Either house may send for persons and papers, and compel their attendance or production whenever necessary in the investigation of any matter before them.  The chairman or acting chairman of any committee of the senate or house of representatives, or of any joint committee composed of members from both, may administer the oath to any witness who may be called before them to testify in relation to any subject referred to them for their consideration.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 24:2 cover?

Section RS 24:2 ("Investigations by legislature; authority to compel attendance of persons and production of papers") 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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