Louisiana Statutes
The codes enacted by the Louisiana legislature, grouped by subject area. Each one below covers a different area of law — pick one to browse its sections.
Not legal advice. This page reproduces the official text of a government statute for reference only. Laws change, and how a statute applies depends on your specific facts. For advice about your situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state.
- Rev. Stat Part of the compiled statutory law of Louisiana, published by the state as "Rev. Stat." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source. 37,681 sections
- Civil Code Louisiana's civil law tradition codifies persons, property, obligations, and family relations here rather than in a separate statutory code. 2,210 sections
- Code of Civil Procedure Sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts. 1,231 sections
- Children's Code Governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana. 1,133 sections
- Code of Criminal Procedure Sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Louisiana. 773 sections
- R.S Part of the compiled statutory law of Louisiana, published by the state as "R.S." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source. 379 sections
- Code of Evidence Sets the rules for what evidence is admissible in Louisiana courts. 105 sections
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