Louisiana Title 44 — Public Records and Recorders

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La. R.S. 44:1— General definitions
La. R.S. 44:1.1— Short title
La. R.S. 44:2— Records involved in legislative investigations
La. R.S. 44:3— Records of prosecutive, investigative, and law enforcement agencies, and communications districts
La. R.S. 44:3.1— Certain records pertaining to security-related activity
La. R.S. 44:3.1.1— School surveillance and security video; limited retention and viewing policy
La. R.S. 44:3.2— Proprietary and trade secret information
La. R.S. 44:3.3— Public power authority; commercially sensitive information
La. R.S. 44:3.4— Records of the Board of Ethics
La. R.S. 44:3.5— Records of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry
La. R.S. 44:3.6— Airport facility and infrastructure records
La. R.S. 44:4— Applicability
La. R.S. 44:4.1— Exceptions
La. R.S. 44:5— Records of the governor
La. R.S. 44:5.1— Records of the office of a statewide elected official
La. R.S. 44:6— Completed reports of the Legislative Auditor
La. R.S. 44:7— Hospital records
La. R.S. 44:8— Louisiana office building corporation, special provisions
La. R.S. 44:9— Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 145, §3.
La. R.S. 44:10— Confidential nature of documents and proceedings of judiciary commission
La. R.S. 44:11— Confidential nature of certain personnel records; exceptions
La. R.S. 44:11.1— Limited access to domiciliary address information for judges
La. R.S. 44:11.2— Limited access to personal information for protected individuals
La. R.S. 44:12— Medical records of persons covered by the Office of Group Benefits programs
La. R.S. 44:12.1— Records of applicants for public positions; prohibitions
La. R.S. 44:13— Registration records and other records of use maintained by libraries
La. R.S. 44:14— Insurance, health and accident; list of insured to be provided to department
La. R.S. 44:15— Medical records of persons applying for disability retirement through any state or statewide public retirement system or pension plan or fund
La. R.S. 44:16— Personal data records for certain members of public retirement systems, plans, or funds
La. R.S. 44:17— Immunization records; definitions; disclosure; liability; procedures
La. R.S. 44:18— Geophysical survey information
La. R.S. 44:19— Records of a coroner; autopsy photographs, video, and other visual images
La. R.S. 44:20— Records of discharge from armed forces
La. R.S. 44:21— Municipal fire and police civil service; test materials confidential
La. R.S. 44:21.1— Jefferson Parish civil service; test materials confidential
La. R.S. 44:22— Economic development negotiations
La. R.S. 44:22.1— Port economic development negotiations
La. R.S. 44:22.2— Local government economic development negotiations
La. R.S. 44:23— Department of Transportation and Development; preconstruction estimates
La. R.S. 44:23.1— Department of Transportation and Development; Sabine River Authority; exception for certain sensitive security information or critical infrastructure information
La. R.S. 44:31— Right to examine records
La. R.S. 44:31.1— Exceptions; authority of the custodian
La. R.S. 44:31.2— Public records awareness program
La. R.S. 44:32— Duty to permit examination; prevention of alteration; payment for overtime; copies provided; fees
La. R.S. 44:33— Availability of records
La. R.S. 44:33.1— Custodian; contact information; notice to public
La. R.S. 44:34— Absence of records
La. R.S. 44:35— Enforcement
La. R.S. 44:36— Preservation of records
La. R.S. 44:37— Penalties for violation by custodians of records
La. R.S. 44:38— Access to records involved in legislative studies
La. R.S. 44:39— Microfilm and electronic digitized records; use as evidence
La. R.S. 44:40— Additional copies of records; purchase of equipment; funds available for payment; copies of suit records
La. R.S. 44:41— Receiving and filing map, plat, etc. for record
La. R.S. 44:42— Immunity from suit for invasion of privacy
La. R.S. 44:51— Definitions
La. R.S. 44:52— Address confidentiality program; application; certification; substitute address; renewal; prohibited acts; penalties
La. R.S. 44:53— Cancellation of certification
La. R.S. 44:54— Substitute address; use
La. R.S. 44:55— Secretary of state; use of substitute address; exceptions
La. R.S. 44:56— Program participants; application assistance
La. R.S. 44:57— Service of process
La. R.S. 44:67.1— Acceptance of collective bargaining agreement
La. R.S. 44:67.2— Construction; enforcement
La. R.S. 44:71— Offices for recording mortgages and conveyances
La. R.S. 44:72— Seal
La. R.S. 44:73— Location of office
La. R.S. 44:74— Repealed by Acts 1974, No. 540, 2
La. R.S. 44:75— Deputies
La. R.S. 44:76— Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 169, §8, eff. July 1, 2006.
La. R.S. 44:77— Recorder as proper party; payment of judgments and compromises; obligation to maintain insurance
La. R.S. 44:78— Limitation of liability
La. R.S. 44:79— Recorder not required to pay costs or give security in judicial proceedings
La. R.S. 44:80— Fees
La. R.S. 44:101— General powers
La. R.S. 44:102— Repair and rebinding of books and records; payment
La. R.S. 44:103— Certified copies and their effect
La. R.S. 44:104— Redesignated as R.S. 9:2742 by Acts 2010, No. 284, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
La. R.S. 44:105— Redesignated as R.S. 9:2743 by Acts 2010, No. 284, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
La. R.S. 44:106— Redesignated as R.S. 9:5169 by Acts 2010, No. 284, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
La. R.S. 44:107— Redesignated as R.S. 9:5170 by Acts 2010, No. 284, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
La. R.S. 44:108— Redesignated as R.S. 9:5171 by Acts 2010, No. 284, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
La. R.S. 44:109— Redesignated as R.S. 9:5172 by Acts 2010, No. 284, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
La. R.S. 44:109.1— Redesignated as R.S. 9:5173 by Acts 2010, No. 284, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
La. R.S. 44:110— Redesignated as R.S. 9:5174 by Acts 2010, No. 284, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
La. R.S. 44:111— Redesignated as R.S. 9:5175 by Acts 2010, No. 284, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
La. R.S. 44:112— Redesignated as R.S. 9:5176 by Acts 2010, No. 284, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
La. R.S. 44:113— Redesignated as R.S. 9:2741 by Acts 2010, No. 284, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
La. R.S. 44:114— Actions against the recorder
La. R.S. 44:115— Photographic reproduction of acts
La. R.S. 44:116— Photostatic, photographic, microfilm, or other photographic or electronic copies of records; indexes of conveyance and mortgage records; disposition; evidentiary status; preservation
La. R.S. 44:117— Preservation of filings in the conveyance records
La. R.S. 44:118— Electronic copies of records; Lafayette Parish
La. R.S. 44:119— Electronic filing and recording of written instruments
La. R.S. 44:132— Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 169, §8, eff. July 1, 2006.
La. R.S. 44:133— Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 169, §8, eff. July 1, 2006.
La. R.S. 44:134— Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 169, §8, eff. July 1, 2006.
La. R.S. 44:135— Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 169, §8, eff. July 1, 2006.
La. R.S. 44:136— Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 169, §8, eff. July 1, 2006.
La. R.S. 44:138— Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 169, §8, eff. July 1, 2006.
La. R.S. 44:161— Double index; form and contents
La. R.S. 44:162— Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 169, §8, eff. July 1, 2006.
La. R.S. 44:163— Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 169, §8, eff. July 1, 2006.
La. R.S. 44:171— Recordation of discharge from armed forces
La. R.S. 44:181— Clerk of court as recorder; duties
La. R.S. 44:181.1— Official seal
La. R.S. 44:181.2— Deputy recorders
La. R.S. 44:181.3— Archivist
La. R.S. 44:181.4— Fees
La. R.S. 44:181.5— Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 474, §4.
La. R.S. 44:181.6— Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 474, §4.
La. R.S. 44:181.7— Notarial archives records; fees
La. R.S. 44:182— General powers
La. R.S. 44:182.1— Retention of powers
La. R.S. 44:182.2— Repealed by Acts 2007, No. 212, §1, eff. July 2, 2007.
La. R.S. 44:182.3— Repealed by Acts 2007, No. 212, §1, eff. July 2, 2007.
La. R.S. 44:182.4— Repealed by Acts 2007, No. 212, §1, eff. July 2, 2007.
La. R.S. 44:182.5— Repealed by Acts 2007, No. 212, §1, eff. July 2, 2007.
La. R.S. 44:182.6— Repealed by Acts 2007, No. 212, §1, eff. July 2, 2007.
La. R.S. 44:182.7— Repealed by Acts 2007, No. 212, §1, eff. July 2, 2007.
La. R.S. 44:182.8— Repealed by Acts 2007, No. 212, §1, eff. July 2, 2007.
La. R.S. 44:182.9— Repealed by Acts 2007, No. 212, §1, eff. July 2, 2007.
La. R.S. 44:182.10— Repealed by Acts 2007, No. 212, §1, eff. July 2, 2007.
La. R.S. 44:182.11— Annual budget; submission to enumerated entities
La. R.S. 44:183— Microfilm records; use; separate location; preservation of records
La. R.S. 44:184— Applicability of other laws
La. R.S. 44:184.1— Recordation of agreement
La. R.S. 44:184.2— Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 677, §2, eff. July 1, 2008 and Acts 2008, No. 856, §2.
La. R.S. 44:185— Recordation books; indexes
La. R.S. 44:201— Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 621, §20(B), eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. R.S. 44:201.1— Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 621, §20(B), eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. R.S. 44:202— Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 169, §8, eff. July 1, 2006.
La. R.S. 44:203— Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 169, §8, eff. July 1, 2006.
La. R.S. 44:204— Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 621, §20(B), eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. R.S. 44:205— Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 621, §20(B), eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. R.S. 44:205.1— Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 621, §20(B), eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. R.S. 44:206— Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 621, §20(B), eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. R.S. 44:207— Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 621, §20(B), eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. R.S. 44:231— Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 621, §20(B), eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. R.S. 44:231.1— Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 621, §20(B), eff. Jan. 1, 2009
La. R.S. 44:232— Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 169, §8, eff. July 1, 2006.
La. R.S. 44:232.1— Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 169, §8, eff. July 1, 2006.
La. R.S. 44:233— Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 169, §8, eff. July 1, 2006.
La. R.S. 44:234— Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 621, §20(B), eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. R.S. 44:234.1— Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 621, §20(B), eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. R.S. 44:235— Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 621, §20(B), eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. R.S. 44:261— Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 621, §20(B), eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. R.S. 44:262— Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 621, §20(B), eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. R.S. 44:263— Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 621, §20(B), eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. R.S. 44:264— Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 621, §20(B), eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. R.S. 44:265— Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 621, §20(B), eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. R.S. 44:266— Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 621, §20(B), eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. R.S. 44:267— Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 621, §20(B), eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. R.S. 44:268— Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 169, §8, eff. July 1, 2006.
La. R.S. 44:301— Pending proceedings
La. R.S. 44:302— Judgments; execution on certified copies
La. R.S. 44:321— Petition and service
La. R.S. 44:322— Oath
La. R.S. 44:323— Affidavits
La. R.S. 44:324— Answer; judgment
La. R.S. 44:325— Parol evidence may be used
La. R.S. 44:326— Court costs
La. R.S. 44:327— Effect of recording certified copies of reestablished records
La. R.S. 44:328— Costs due clerks or other officials
La. R.S. 44:329— Certified copies admissible in evidence
La. R.S. 44:361— Use of abstractors' records authorized
La. R.S. 44:362— Parishes may purchase or expropriate abstractors' records
La. R.S. 44:363— Procedure for purchase or expropriation by parish
La. R.S. 44:364— Recordation of evidence adduced at trial
La. R.S. 44:365— Binding and certification
La. R.S. 44:366— Compensation for district attorney
La. R.S. 44:367— Certified copies of re-established archives prima facie evidence
La. R.S. 44:368— Presumption of correctness; use of parol evidence
La. R.S. 44:369— Judicial notice
La. R.S. 44:370— Restricted application
La. R.S. 44:401— Division of archives, records management, and history
La. R.S. 44:402— Definitions
La. R.S. 44:403— Counsel
La. R.S. 44:404— State archivist
La. R.S. 44:405— Powers and duties
La. R.S. 44:406— Collection of records
La. R.S. 44:407— Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 508, §2.
La. R.S. 44:408— Archives and records center building; duty custody and control
La. R.S. 44:409— Appointment of advisory groups
La. R.S. 44:410— Records management programs
La. R.S. 44:411— Record management obligation of agency heads
La. R.S. 44:412— Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 508, §2.
La. R.S. 44:413— Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 508, §2.
La. R.S. 44:414— Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 508, §2.
La. R.S. 44:415— Imaging and preservation services
La. R.S. 44:416— Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 508, §2.
La. R.S. 44:417— Deposit of records of historical value; transfer of deposited records to public or educational institutions; disposition of abandoned property
La. R.S. 44:418— Responsibility for custody, use, and withdrawal of records
La. R.S. 44:419— Preservation, conservation, and exhibition of records
La. R.S. 44:420— Deposit of papers and other historical materials of officials and individuals
La. R.S. 44:421— Authorization to certify facts; evidentiary status of any reproductions
La. R.S. 44:422— Safeguards against the removal, unlawful destruction, or loss of records
La. R.S. 44:423— Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 508, §2.
La. R.S. 44:424— Authority of state financial officers and others not limited
La. R.S. 44:425— Department of Revenue; exemption
La. R.S. 44:426— Transfer of inactive legislative records to archives
La. R.S. 44:427— Advisory Board of the Louisiana State Archives
La. R.S. 44:428— To 430 Repealed by Acts 1985, No. 238, 1, effective July 6, 1985.
La. R.S. 44:501— .Board; creation; appointment; compensation
La. R.S. 44:502— Duties of the board
La. R.S. 44:503— State historical records coordinator duties; deputy state historical records coordinator duties
La. R.S. 44:504— Repealed