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La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4848

Contempt power

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A city court and parish court have the same power to punish a contempt of court as a district court.

History

Acts 1986, No. 156, §1. {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1986, NO. 156, §3.}}

Provenance

Source: legis.la.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-15
Edition: 2026-09-15
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