Louisiana § RS 29:282 - Registry of graves

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:282 — Registry of graves, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 29:282. Registry of graves

The adjutant general shall make and preserve a permanent registry, arranged by parishes, of the graves of all persons who serve or who have served in the armed forces of the United States of America in time of war and whose mortal remains rest in Louisiana.  

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 29:282

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:282 cover?

Section RS 29:282 ("Registry of graves") 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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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

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