Louisiana § RS 44:31 - Right to examine records
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 44:31 — Right to examine records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 44:31. Right to examine records
A. Providing access to public records is a responsibility and duty of the appointive or elective office of a custodian and his employees.
B.(1) Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter or as otherwise specifically provided by law, and in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, any person of the age of majority may inspect, copy, or reproduce any public record.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter or as otherwise specifically provided by law, and in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, any person may obtain a copy or reproduction of any public record.
(3) The burden of proving that a public record is not subject to inspection, copying, or reproduction shall rest with the custodian.
Amended by Acts 1978, No. 686, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1154, §1; Acts 2004, No. 759, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 44:31 cover?
Section RS 44:31 ("Right to examine records") 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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