Louisiana § RS 33:4347 - Election contests; prescription
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:4347 — Election contests; prescription, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:4347. Election contests; prescription
All suits to contest any election held under this Sub-part shall be brought within thirty days after the promulgation of the returns, and after that date no suit shall be brought to contest any such election or the promulgation of the returns thereof for any cause. If the validity of any election held under the provisions of this Sub-part is not raised within the thirty days herein prescribed the legality of the election shall be conclusively presumed, and no court thereafter shall have authority to inquire into its legality.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:4347
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:4347 cover?
Section RS 33:4347 ("Election contests; prescription") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 33:4347?
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