Louisiana § RS 33:1235 - Penalty for failure to perform duties
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:1235 — Penalty for failure to perform duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:1235. Penalty for failure to perform duties
If the president of a police jury fails to perform any of the duties imposed on him by law, without reasonable excuse, he shall forfeit the sum of twenty-five dollars for each failure, to be recovered before any court of competent jurisdiction by motion of the parish attorney, after three days notice; and if any member of the police jury fails to attend any meeting, after being duly notified, or without notice if at a regular session, such member, if he has no reasonable excuse, shall forfeit the sum of ten dollars, to be recovered as above. Such forfeitures shall be paid into the parish treasury.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:1235
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:1235 cover?
Section RS 33:1235 ("Penalty for failure to perform duties") 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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