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urn: urn:us-la:rs:15:801
citation: "R.S. 15:801"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 15 › Chapter 7 › Part III"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1970, number: 461, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
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# Creation of multiparish prisons

The governing authority of one or more parishes may create a multiparish prison whenever they shall, by joint resolution, deem it to be to the best interest of the parish or parishes involved.