Louisiana § RS 42:393 - Designation of deputy; exceptions
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:393 — Designation of deputy; exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 42:393. Designation of deputy; exceptions
When a leave of absence is granted a public officer under the provisions of R.S. 42:392, the officer shall name and designate as his deputy, a person possessing all the qualifications required for the office, and that person shall discharge all the duties and functions of the office during the absence of the officer.
The provisions of this Section shall not apply to:
(1) Members of the legislature.
(2) Appointive officers.
(3) Judges of any of the courts.
(4) The governor.
(5) The lieutenant governor.
(6) Any officer authorized by the constitution or any other law of the state to appoint an assistant, who in the absence of his chief has the authority to perform all the acts and duties of the office.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:393 cover?
Section RS 42:393 ("Designation of deputy; exceptions") 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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