Qualifications of judge and marshal
La. R.S. 13:2485.2
in effect13:2485.2. Qualifications of judge and marshal
The city judge must be licensed to practice law in the state of Louisiana for at least five years previous to his election and a qualified resident elector of the territorial jurisdiction of the court for at least two years prior to his election. The city marshal must be a qualified resident elector of the territorial jurisdiction of the court for at least two years prior to his election.
Acts 1962, No. 122, §2.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=77167Fetched: 10/20/2026