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Code · Louisiana · Title 15 — Criminal Procedure

RS 15:1179

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RS 15:1179
NOTE: This provision of law was included in the Unconstitutional Statutes Biennial Report to the Legislature, dated March 14, 2016 .
§1179. Service of process
The clerk of court shall not order service of process with respect to any petition filed under the provisions of R.S. 15:1177 until the petition has been reviewed by the court and has been found to state a cognizable claim.
Acts 1997, No. 716, §1; Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 89, §2, eff. April 18, 2002.
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