Either constable may accept the surety without referring the matter to the court, in which case the laws in reference to the assignment of the bond, its return into court, and proceedings to impose liability on the constable shall apply.

Added by Acts 1978, No. 461, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1979; Redesignated from La. Rev. Stat. 33:1743 pursuant to Acts 2011, No. 248, §3.