Louisiana § 13:5821

Louisiana Statutes

§ 13:5821

Louisiana § 13:5821

Title 13Courts and Judicial Procedure

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La. Stat. Ann. § 13:5821 (2026).

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§5821. Qualifications; bond
Constables of the city courts in New Orleans shall be citizens of the state, residents and voters of the city of New Orleans, and before entering upon their duties shall give bond with one or more solvent sureties, in the sum of five thousand dollars, conditioned for the faithful performance of their duties and for the legal adjustment of all claims against them incurred in their official capacity. This bond may be sued upon by any person damaged in any way by the constable in the discharge of his official duties.
Redesignated from R.S. 33:1731 pursuant to Acts 2011, No. 248, §3.

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§5821. Qualifications; bond
Constables of the city courts in New Orleans shall be citizens of the state, residents and voters of the city of New Orleans, and before entering upon their duties shall give bond with one or more solvent sureties, in the sum of five thousand dollars, conditioned for the faithful performance of their duties and for the legal adjustment of all claims against them incurred in their official capacity. This bond may be sued upon by any person damaged in any way by the constable in the discharge of his official duties.
Redesignated from R.S. 33:1731 pursuant to Acts 2011, No. 248, §3.