Louisiana Statutes § 18:1471 Temporary restraining order; notice; hearing
Statute Text
A.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a temporary restraining order shall not issue with respect to an allegation of any practice or procedure contrary to the election laws of the state unless notice is given to the adverse party and an opportunity had for a hearing prior to the local, state, or national election affected.
B.
After service of the notice, the temporary restraining order shall be assigned for hearing not less than ten days prior to the election.
C.
An appeal may be taken as a matter of right from a temporary restraining order relating to an alleged violation of the Louisiana Election Code. However, such an order shall be suspended during the pendency of an appeal unless the court in its discretion orders otherwise.
Source
Acts 1990, No. 107, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.
History
Acts 1990, No. 107, §1, eff. 1/1/1991 .
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