---
urn: urn:us-la:rs:13:1838
citation: "R.S. 13:1838"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 13 › Chapter 6 › Part IV › Subpart C"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 2006, number: 822, section: 1, effective_date: 2007-08-15, role: enactment }
---

# Role of law enforcement

At the request of a prosecutor or other appropriate public official acting under R.S. 13:1837, a law enforcement officer may take any lawful action reasonably necessary to locate a child or a party and assist a prosecutor or appropriate public official with responsibilities under R.S. 13:1837.