Louisiana § RS 45:1186 - Contempt of commission
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:1186 — Contempt of commission, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 45:1186. Contempt of commission
The commission may fine and imprison in the parish where the commission may be in session at the time, any witness or other person adjudged to be in contempt of the authority of the commission, the same as in cases of contempt before the district courts of Louisiana.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 45:1186
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:1186 cover?
Section RS 45:1186 ("Contempt of commission") 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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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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