Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 13, § 2593. Legal representation by the attorney general

B. (1) Within five days after a justice of the peace, constable, or deputy constable is served with any summons, complaint, process, notice, demand, or pleading, he shall deliver the original or a copy thereof to the attorney general. If, after thorough investigation by the attorney general, it appears that the defendant was not acting in the discharge of his duties and within the scope of his office at the time of the alleged act or omission, or that he was acting in an intentionally wrongful manner or was grossly negligent, the attorney general's office shall decline representation and the state shall not be responsible for providing any representation to him.

(2) If a determination is made by a court that a justice of the peace, constable, or a deputy constable was not acting in the discharge of his duties and within the scope of his office at the time of the alleged act or omission, or that he was acting in an intentionally wrongful manner or was grossly negligent, the justice of the peace, constable, or deputy constable shall reimburse the office of the attorney general for expenses incurred including court costs and reasonable attorney fees.

F. (1) The attorney general may decline to provide representation to a deputy constable who is not in compliance with the provisions of R.S. 13:2583.1 through 2583.7 including but not limited to the failure to file a copy of the oath of office with the office of the attorney general or failure to attend requisite training.

(2) If a determination is made by a court that a deputy constable was not acting in the discharge of his duties and within the scope of his office at the time of the alleged act or omission, or that he was acting in an intentionally wrongful manner or was grossly negligent, a deputy constable may be required to reimburse the office of the attorney general for expenses incurred including court costs and reasonable attorney fees.