Louisiana Revised Statutes 34:875 – Search warrant for secreted seamen
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 34:875
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
Any magistrate may, on complaint on oath being made by the master of a vessel, or some person in his behalf, that a seaman or boy apprentice has deserted from his vessel, and that he is harbored, secreted or detained, issue a warrant under his hand and seal to cause search to be made in any place wherein said seaman or boy apprentice may be harbored or secreted, and shall cause such seaman or apprentice, when found, to be delivered to the master of the vessel to which he belongs.