Louisiana § RS 51:138 - Suits to be instituted by Attorney General or district attorney; prosecutions
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:138 — Suits to be instituted by Attorney General or district attorney; prosecutions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 51:138. Suits to be instituted by Attorney General or district attorney; prosecutions
All suits for the enforcement of this Part shall be instituted in the district courts by the Attorney General, on his own motion or by direction of the governor, or by the district attorney, acting under instruction of the governor or Attorney General; but when the penalty of imprisonment is demanded, the prosecution shall be in accordance with the provisions regulating criminal procedure.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 51:138
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:138 cover?
Section RS 51:138 ("Suits to be instituted by Attorney General or district attorney; prosecutions") 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 51:138?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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