Louisiana Attorney General Opinions
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Can an elected constable in Louisiana also work as a full-time civil service firefighter for a different parish?
No. Even though the general Dual Officeholding Law would allow it, a specific civil service constitutional and statutory rule bars a classified civil service firefighter from also holding an elective …
Can a justice of the peace constable in one Louisiana parish also work as a part-time deputy sheriff in a different parish?
Yes. The Louisiana Dual Officeholding and Dual Employment Law does not bar an elected constable from also holding a part-time appointive position in a different political subdivision. A Tangipahoa Par…
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Attorney general opinions in Louisiana are written by the Louisiana Attorney General's office in response to questions from state agencies, legislators, and prosecutors. They are not binding like court decisions, but courts and agencies treat them as persuasive guidance on how state law applies. Every opinion above has a plain-English question and short answer, plus a link to the full original text.