The recordation of any certified copy of any deed, bond, mortgage, judgment or other instrument of writing, shall have the same force and effect as the recording of the original deed, bond, mortgage, judgment or other instrument of writing which was destroyed.
La. R.S. 44:327
Effect of recording certified copies of reestablished records
Known as the Public Records Law
The act spans §§ 44–44 (207 sections).
Official source: Louisiana State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Louisiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.