HB683

Provides with respect to service of process

Introduced·2/27/26
Ment Text

Louisiana HB683 modifies the procedure for service of process by private individuals.

Louisiana HB683 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to change the rules for service of process by private individuals. The bill allows any private person to serve process without the sheriff's prior attempt, removes the requirement for a notarized return to prove service, and specifies that service must be made in the same manner as required for sheriffs. The bill also retains the requirement for a party to include reasons, verified by affidavit, for forgoing sheriff service, such as urgent emergencies or knowledge of the person's whereabouts.

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Where it stands

Current
Civil Law and Procedure Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.

Feb 27

House

Prefiled.

Feb 27

House

Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.