La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 5092
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 5092, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Qualifications; suggestions for appointment not permitted
Official statutory text
When the court appoints an attorney at law to represent an unrepresented party, it shall appoint an attorney qualified to practice law in this state.
The court shall not accept any suggestion as to the name of the attorney to be appointed, unless manifestly in the interest of the unrepresented party.
The court shall not accept any suggestion as to the name of the attorney to be appointed, unless manifestly in the interest of the unrepresented party.
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