Louisiana Statutes

§ 42:2 — Public officer to hold office until successor inducted

Louisiana § 42:2
JurisdictionLouisiana
Title 42Public Officers and Employees

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La. Stat. Ann. § 42:2 (2026).

Text

§2. Public officer to hold office until successor inducted Every public officer in this state except in case of impeachment or suspension shall continue to discharge the duties of his office until his successor is inducted into office.

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Legislative History

Amended by Acts 1975, No. 103, §1; Acts 2008, No. 875, §1; Acts 2016, No. 71, §1, eff. May 10, 2016.

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