Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 41, § 425. Compensation of officers and of district attorney

The state shall make provision for the compensation of the officers of the court and the state land office for their services under this Part in those cases where judgment may be rendered adverse to the state. Where judgment is rendered in favor of the state the parties cast shall be liable for all costs of court. For his compensation the district attorney shall receive such an amount as may be fixed by the attorney general and the governor.