---
urn: urn:us-la:rs:39:1618
citation: "R.S. 39:1618"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 39 › Subtitle III › Chapter 15-B › Part II › Subpart D"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1978, number: 772, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
  - { year: 2014, number: 864, section: 2, effective_date: 2015-01-01, role: amendment }
---

# Contractual attorney's fees; affidavit

Each attorney hired on a contractual basis for professional services shall submit his fee by sworn affidavit. The affidavit shall contain a detailed statement of the number of hours actually worked, giving the dates and time of day, and a description of the work performed. No contract fee shall be paid unless submitted by affidavit as provided herein.