La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 855.1

This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 855.1, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.

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Pleadings for unconstitutionality of state law

Official statutory text

All civil actions alleging that a law is unconstitutional shall be in writing and be brought in an ordinary proceeding. The pleading shall be served upon the attorney general of the state in accordance with Article 1314. Upon proper service, the attorney general shall have thirty days to respond to the allegations or represent or supervise the interests of the state.

Acts 2024, 2 nd Ex. Sess., No. 12, §1.

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