Louisiana § RS 38:1850 - Polling places, ballot boxes; election officials
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:1850 — Polling places, ballot boxes; election officials, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:1850. Polling places, ballot boxes; election officials
The board of commissioners ordering the election shall designate the polling places, shall provide the ballot boxes, ballots, valuation of property and a compiled statement of voters in number and amount, and shall fix the compensation of the election officers. It shall appoint, for each polling place, three commissioners and one clerk of election, all of whom shall be registered voters.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 38:1850
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:1850 cover?
Section RS 38:1850 ("Polling places, ballot boxes; election officials") 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 38:1850?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:1850" (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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