Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:398.4 – In the event the citation form provided for in this Part is sworn to and includes the necessary information required under the general laws of this state with respect to a complaint
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:398.4
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
- 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.
In the event the citation form provided for in this Part is sworn to and includes the necessary information required under the general laws of this state with respect to a complaint which charges commission of the offense alleged in the citation to have been committed, then such citation, when filed with a court of proper jurisdiction, shall be deemed to be a lawful complaint for the purpose of prosecution under this Part. An electronic signature from a notary or ex officio notary shall be authorized for this purpose.
Added by Acts 1968, No. 273, §5; Acts 2023, No. 68, §1.