Louisiana § RS 42:265 - Special services by attorney general
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:265 — Special services by attorney general, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 42:265. Special services by attorney general
The governor may, in his discretion, require and direct the attorney general to render any special services to any police jury or other parish governing authority, parish school board, or state board or commission, in any matter and when deemed necessary in the case of a state board or commission, to assume full charge and control of all legal proceedings relating to such matter. Nothing in this Section shall limit the authority of the attorney general, as he deems appropriate, to render such special services.
Acts 2025, No. 237, §1, eff. June 11, 2025.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:265 cover?
Section RS 42:265 ("Special services by attorney general") 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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