Louisiana § RS 9:407 - Uncontested paternity proceedings; proof by affidavit; adoption of court rules
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:407 — Uncontested paternity proceedings; proof by affidavit; adoption of court rules, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:407. Uncontested paternity proceedings; proof by affidavit; adoption of court rules
The court vested with jurisdiction may provide, by local rule, that in uncontested proceedings to establish paternity, proof may be submitted by affidavit.
Acts 2015, No. 260, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2016.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:407 cover?
Section RS 9:407 ("Uncontested paternity proceedings; proof by affidavit; adoption of court rules") 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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