Louisiana § RS 45:1188 - Process of commission; sheriff's liability for refusal to serve or execute
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:1188 — Process of commission; sheriff's liability for refusal to serve or execute, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 45:1188. Process of commission; sheriff's liability for refusal to serve or execute
Any sheriff who fails or refuses to execute the notices, orders, or process of the commission, shall be subject to the same penalties, for such failure or refusal as are prescribed in the service and execution of similar process in civil cases.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 45:1188
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:1188 cover?
Section RS 45:1188 ("Process of commission; sheriff's liability for refusal to serve or execute") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 45:1188?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:1188" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 45:1188 apply to my situation?
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