Louisiana § RS 34:862 - Detaining effects of seamen for debt
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:862 — Detaining effects of seamen for debt, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 34:862. Detaining effects of seamen for debt
No keeper of a public or lodging house for seamen shall withhold or detain any chest, bed or bedding, clothes, or tools, or other effects of any seaman, for any debt alleged to be due by the seaman. Any magistrate may, by warrant, cause the detained property to be seized and delivered to the seaman.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 34:862
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:862 cover?
Section RS 34:862 ("Detaining effects of seamen for debt") 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 34:862?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:862" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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