La. Const. art. II, § 1 Three Branches
1. Three Branches
Section 1. The powers of government of the state are divided into three separate branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
Article II. Distribution of Powers
La. Laws div. CONST, art. 2
in effectLa. Const. art. II, § 2 Limitations on Each Branch
2. Limitations on Each Branch
Section 2. Except as otherwise provided by this constitution, no one of these branches, nor any person holding office in one of them, shall exercise power belonging to either of the others.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Laws_Toc.aspx?folder=72&level=ParentFetched: 10/20/2026