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La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 257
Neglect, failure, or refusal of clerk, deputy, or other employee to perform duty subjects him to punishment for contempt
The neglect, failure, or refusal of a clerk, deputy clerk, or other employee of a clerk of court to perform any ministerial duty subjects him to punishment for contempt of court.
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- 2026-09-15
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- 2026-09-15
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