Louisiana § RS 34:875 - Search warrant for secreted seamen
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:875 — Search warrant for secreted seamen, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 34:875. Search warrant for secreted seamen
Any magistrate may, on complaint on oath being made by the master of a vessel, or some person in his behalf, that a seaman or boy apprentice has deserted from his vessel, and that he is harbored, secreted or detained, issue a warrant under his hand and seal to cause search to be made in any place wherein said seaman or boy apprentice may be harbored or secreted, and shall cause such seaman or apprentice, when found, to be delivered to the master of the vessel to which he belongs.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 34:875
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:875 cover?
Section RS 34:875 ("Search warrant for secreted seamen") 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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