Louisiana § RS 29:188 - Article 88. Contempt towards officials
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:188 — Article 88. Contempt towards officials, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 29:188. Article 88. Contempt towards officials
Any person subject to this code who uses contemptuous words against the president, the governor, or the governor of any other state, territory, commonwealth, or possession in which that person may be serving, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Acts 1974, No. 621, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 29:188
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:188 cover?
Section RS 29:188 ("Article 88. Contempt towards officials") 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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