RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 183 (HB 21) 2024 Regular Session Melerine
Existing law provides that a copy of the petition for appointment as curator for absent
persons shall be mailed by the applicant by registered or certified mail to each person listed
in the affidavit.
New law expands existing law to include service of process by commercial courier.
New law defines "reasonable diligence" for an attorney appointed to represent the absentee
defendant.
Effective August 1, 2024.
(Amends R.S. 13:3425(B) and C.C.P. Art. 5094)


Statutes affected:
HB21 Original: 13:3425(B)
HB21 Engrossed: 13:3425(B)
HB21 Enrolled: 13:3425(B)
HB21 Act : 13:3425(B)