Louisiana § RS 40:1384 - Prisoners; place of detention; how released; penalty
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1384 — Prisoners; place of detention; how released; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1384. Prisoners; place of detention; how released; penalty
Any person having charge of a jail or other place of detention shall, provided sufficient facilities are available, receive any prisoner arrested by a police employee of the division and shall detain him in custody until otherwise ordered by a court, by the department, or by the police employee from whom the prisoner was received.
Whoever violates this Section shall be fined not more than twenty-five dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days, or both.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1384
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1384 cover?
Section RS 40:1384 ("Prisoners; place of detention; how released; penalty") 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 40:1384?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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