Louisiana § RS 34:839 - Proceedings before justices of the peace for violations
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:839 — Proceedings before justices of the peace for violations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 34:839. Proceedings before justices of the peace for violations
Whenever any person makes complaint under oath to any justice of the peace, that the captain, master or owner of any vessel, or that a pilot has violated any of the provisions of R.S. 34:836 through 34:839, the justice of the peace shall cause the person thus complained of to be brought before him, and if satisfied, from the evidence, that there is a probable cause for the complaint, he shall take a bond, with good security from the accused, in the sum of six hundred dollars, for his appearance at the next regular term of the district court of the parish where the offense has been committed, and if the accused refuses, neglects, or fails from any cause whatsoever to give such a bond, the justice of the peace shall commit the accused to the parish prison to be detained therein until discharged by due course of law.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 34:839
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:839 cover?
Section RS 34:839 ("Proceedings before justices of the peace for violations") 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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