Louisiana § RS 51:149 - Discovery; transcript; governor to have custody

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:149 — Discovery; transcript; governor to have custody, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 51:149. Discovery; transcript; governor to have custody

The officer designated under the authority of R.S. 51:144 shall cause the testimony to be recorded by competent stenographers.  Each witness shall sign his testimony.  After the close of the examination, the officer shall certify and deliver all testimony to the Attorney General or district attorney.  The Attorney General or district attorney shall forthwith seal and forward it to the governor who shall be the custodian thereof.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:149 cover?

Section RS 51:149 ("Discovery; transcript; governor to have custody") 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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