La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 321

Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session

Section 321 - Executive officer of district court; serves process, executes writs and mandates directed to him by courts

The sheriff is the executive officer of the district court.

He shall serve citations, summons, subpoenas, notices, and other process, and shall execute writs, mandates, orders, and judgments directed to him by the district courts, the courts of appeal, and the supreme court.

La. C.P. § 321