§ 17:1541 Collection and publication of historical records
§ 17:1542 Public officers to turn over documents to department of archives; copies, certification and fees charged
§ 17:1543 Copies of documents in custody of department of archives receivable in evidence
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 17 > Chapter 4 > Part II > Subpart F - Department of Archives

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Governing authority: means the governing authority of the city of Ruston. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 19:135
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Property: means any portion of immovable property, including servitudes, rights-of-way, and other rights in or to immovable property. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 19:135