Louisiana § RS 40:1057.8 - Hearing before report of criminal violation
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§ RS 40:1057.8. Hearing before report of criminal violation
It shall be the duty of each district attorney, parish attorney, or city attorney to whom the secretary reports any violation of this Chapter to cause appropriate proceedings to be instituted in the proper courts without delay and to be prosecuted in the manner required by law. Before any violation of this Part is reported to any such attorney for the institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom such proceeding is contemplated shall be given appropriate notice and an opportunity to present his views before the secretary or his designated agent, either orally or in writing, or by attorney, with regard to such contemplated proceeding.
Added by Acts 1975, No. 590, §1, eff. July 17, 1975. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 786, §5, eff. July 17, 1978.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 40:1057.8 ("Hearing before report of criminal violation") 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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