Louisiana § RS 44:401 - Division of archives, records management, and history
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 44:401 — Division of archives, records management, and history, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 44:401. Division of archives, records management, and history
The division of archives, records management, and history is hereby created and established as a division of the Department of State to perform all duties, functions, and responsibilities and to exercise all authority or authorities heretofore assigned to the Louisiana State Archives and Records Service by providing for a statewide system of managing and preserving government records which will meet informational requirements and serve the rights and interests of government and its citizens, and specifically to:
(1) Provide that these records are created and managed efficiently, economically, and in a manner to insure their integrity and availability.
(2) Preserve for use, by the government and citizens, those records which, because of their intrinsic, historical, or evidentiary values become a part of the legacy government leaves for the state.
Acts 1985, No. 238, §1, eff. July 6, 1985; Acts 2024, No. 508, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 44:401
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 44:401 cover?
Section RS 44:401 ("Division of archives, records management, and history") 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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