Louisiana § RS 42:2 - Public officer to hold office until successor inducted
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:2 — Public officer to hold office until successor inducted, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 42:2. Public officer to hold office until successor inducted
Every public officer in this state except in case of impeachment or suspension shall continue to discharge the duties of his office until his successor is inducted into office.
Amended by Acts 1975, No. 103, §1; Acts 2008, No. 875, §1; Acts 2016, No. 71, §1, eff. May 10, 2016.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 42:2
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:2 cover?
Section RS 42:2 ("Public officer to hold office until successor inducted") 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 42:2?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:2" (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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