Louisiana § RS 33:209 - City court
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:209 — City court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:209. City court
The city court of the larger municipality shall, upon consolidation of the two municipalities, have its jurisdiction, both in civil and criminal matters, extended to include the territory within the new corporate limits and shall be authorized to enforce therein all ordinances of the municipality having the larger population.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:209
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:209 cover?
Section RS 33:209 ("City court") 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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