Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Except as otherwise provided by R.S. 13:2585, the governing authorities of the various parishes are authorized to fix and designate the official domicile of justice of the peace courts within their respective parishes. The failure of any justice of the peace to abide by the will of the governing authority of the parish in this respect automatically vacates the office, which shall be filled by the governor by appointment.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 13, § 2584. Domicile; designation by local governing authorities - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-13-sect-2584/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)