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La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.1 Applicability of Subpart; definitions
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§1367.1. Applicability of Subpart; definitions A. To the extent any provisions of this Subpart regarding legal and contractual remedies for the procurement of voting systems conflict with any provision of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, the provisions of this …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.10 Commencement of actions
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§1367.10. Commencement of actions A. Protested solicitations and awards. Any action under R.S. 18:1367.9(A) shall be commenced within fourteen days after receipt of the decision of the commissioner under R.S. 18:1367.6(C). B. Debarments and suspension for cause. Any action under …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.11 Trial; decision; appeal
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§1367.11. Trial; decision; appeal A. Actions objecting to the solicitation or award of a contract pursuant to this Subpart shall be tried summarily, without a jury, and in open court. The trial shall begin no later than fourteen days after suit is filed. B. In all actions, the tr…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.12 Computation of time
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§1367.12. Computation of time Computation of all time intervals in this Chapter shall include Sundays and other legal holidays. However, if the time interval ends on a Sunday or other legal holiday, then noon of the next legal day shall be deemed to be the end of the time interva…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.13 Code of Civil Procedure
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§1367.13. Code of Civil Procedure Any procedural matter not specifically provided for in this Subpart shall be governed by the Code of Civil Procedure. Acts 2025, No. 208, §1, eff. June 8, 2025.
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.14 Termination
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§1367.14. Termination The provisions of this Subpart shall be null and void and have no effect beginning on June 30, 2027. Acts 2025, No. 208, §1, eff. June 8, 2025.
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.2 Authority to resolve protested solicitations and awards
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§1367.2. Authority to resolve protested solicitations and awards A. Right to protest. Any person who is aggrieved in connection with the solicitation or award of a contract of a voting system or system components issued by the applicable chief procurement officer shall protest to…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.3 Authority to debar or suspend
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§1367.3. Authority to debar or suspend A. Applicability. This Section applies to a debarment, as defined in R.S. 39:1556, for cause from consideration for award of contracts or a suspension from such consideration during an investigation where there is probable cause for such a d…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.4 Authority to resolve contract and breach of contract controversies other than
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§1367.4. Authority to resolve contract and breach of contract controversies other than professional, personal, consulting, and social services contracts A. Applicability. This Section applies to controversies between the state and a contractor and which arise under or by virtue o…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.5 Authority of the commissioner of administration
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§1367.5. Authority of the commissioner of administration The commissioner of administration shall have the authority to review and determine any appeal by an aggrieved person from a determination by the state chief procurement officer or his designee which is authorized by R.S. 1…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.6 Protest of solicitations or awards
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§1367.6. Protest of solicitations or awards A. Scope. This Section applies to an appeal addressed to the commissioner of a decision under R.S. 18:1367.2(C). B. Time limitation on filing an appeal. The aggrieved person shall file an appeal within seven days of receipt of a decisio…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.7 Suspension or debarment proceedings
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§1367.7. Suspension or debarment proceedings A. Scope. This Section applies to a review by the commissioner of a decision under R.S. 18:1367.3. B. Time limitation on filing an appeal. The aggrieved person shall file an appeal with the commissioner within seven days of the receipt…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.8 Contract and breach of contract controversies
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§1367.8. Contract and breach of contract controversies A. Scope. This Section applies to a review by the commissioner of a decision under R.S. 18:1367.4. B. Time limitation on filing an appeal. The aggrieved contractor shall file an appeal with the commissioner within seven days …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.9 Actions by or against the state in connection with contracts
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§1367.9. Actions by or against the state in connection with contracts A. Solicitation and award of contracts. The Nineteenth Judicial District Court shall have exclusive venue over an action between the state and a bidder, offeror, or contractor, prospective or actual, to determi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1371 Delivery and return of machines and supplies; contract; time of delivery
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§1371. Delivery and return of machines and supplies; contract; time of delivery A.(1)(a) The secretary of state shall contract for the delivery to the voting precincts of the election day machines and other election equipment and supplies for which he is responsible and for their…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1373 Notice of preparation of machines for election; preparation of machines for election;
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§1373. Notice of preparation of machines for election; preparation of machines for election; testing and adjusting; examination by candidate or his representative; securing and sealing machines A.(1) The secretary of state shall notify each parish custodian of the time and place …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1374 Equipment of polling places; location of machines
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§1374. Equipment of polling places; location of machines A. To the extent possible, the authority charged with the selection of polling places shall designate polling places which are equipped with proper electric current, fixtures, and outlets necessary to properly operate the v…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1375 Duplicate keys
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§1375. Duplicate keys Any duplicate or extra keys to the machines shall be sealed in an envelope by the parish custodian and the secretary of state and placed in a safe place. The seal shall not be broken or the keys used in any manner except with the consent of the parish custod…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1376 Release of voting machines; return to warehouse; retention of totals; clearing
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§1376. Release of voting machines; return to warehouse; retention of totals; clearing machines and election result cartridges A. Immediately upon completion of the tabulation of the returns and the securing and, if applicable, sealing of the machines at the polling place, the mac…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1382 Apportionment of expenses
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§1382. Apportionment of expenses The governing bodies of municipalities and parishes covered by the provisions of this Chapter are authorized to purchase suitable sites and to construct and equip suitable buildings for the proper storage of voting machines, and one-half of the co…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1400.1 Election costs paid by secretary of state; governing authorities; reimbursement
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§1400.1. Election costs paid by secretary of state; governing authorities; reimbursement A. The cost of ballots and election materials used in gubernatorial and congressional elections, whether or not a gubernatorial or congressional candidate appears on the ballot, shall be paid…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1400.2 Election costs paid by secretary of state; governing authorities; reimbursement
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§1400.2. Election costs paid by secretary of state; governing authorities; reimbursement A. The costs of publication of the location of polling places; of renting polling places; of drayage; of setting up voting machines; of compensating commissioners and deputy parish custodians…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1400.21 Help Louisiana Vote Fund
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§1400.21. Help Louisiana Vote Fund A. The Help Louisiana Vote Fund is established as a special fund in the state treasury, hereinafter referred to as the "fund", for purposes of improving Louisiana's elections in accordance with the Help America Vote Act of 2002, hereinafter refe…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1400.3 Election expenses incurred by clerks of court and registrars of voters; payment by
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§1400.3. Election expenses incurred by clerks of court and registrars of voters; payment by secretary of state; payment by governing authorities A. Election expenses incurred by clerks of court and registrars of voters for gubernatorial and congressional elections, whether or not…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1400.4 Elections costs for parish boards of election supervisors; payment of compensation; reimbursement; expenses
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§1400.4. Elections costs for parish boards of election supervisors; payment of compensation; reimbursement; expenses A. Election expenses incurred by parish boards of election supervisors for gubernatorial and congressional elections, whether or not a gubernatorial or congression…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1400.5 Costs and expenses of a presidential preference primary election
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§1400.5. Costs and expenses of a presidential preference primary election A. Except as otherwise provided herein, the costs and expenses incurred for a presidential preference primary election shall be paid by the secretary of state as in gubernatorial elections. B. When a local …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1400.6 Costs and expenses of primary and general elections
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§1400.6. Costs and expenses of primary and general elections A. Any local governing authority or school board which receives a request for reimbursement of election costs pursuant to this Title shall pay such reimbursement promptly. B. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 374, §3, eff. Jun…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1400.7 Election expenses
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§1400.7. Election expenses Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, on and after January 1, 1997, the parish governing authority shall be responsible for all election expenses incurred in any precinct which is not in compliance with the provisions of R.S. 18:53…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1400.8 Expenses incurred by registrars of voters conducting early voting; payment by
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§1400.8. Expenses incurred by registrars of voters conducting early voting; payment by secretary of state Election expenses incurred by a registrar of voters and his permanent employees to perform election duties and responsibilities associated with early voting on any day during…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1400.9 Expenses incurred by secretary of state for overtime related to conduct of early
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§1400.9. Expenses incurred by secretary of state for overtime related to conduct of early voting and the election; payment by secretary of state Election expenses incurred by the secretary of state for the payment of overtime compensation to his permanent employees for overtime i…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1401 Objections to candidacy; contests of elections; contests of certification of recall
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§1401. Objections to candidacy; contests of elections; contests of certification of recall petition; parties authorized to institute actions; penalties A.(1) A qualified elector may bring an action objecting to the candidacy of a person who qualified as a candidate in a primary e…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1402 Proper parties
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§1402. Proper parties A. The following persons are the proper parties against whom actions objecting to candidacy shall be instituted: (1) The person whose candidacy is objected to. (2) The clerk of court, in his official capacity, if the candidate qualified with the clerk of cou…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1403 Jurisdiction
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§1403. Jurisdiction The district courts shall have exclusive original jurisdiction of actions objecting to candidacy, objecting to the calling of a special election, contesting the certification of a recall petition, and contesting elections. In a judicial district wherein there …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1404 Venue
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§1404. Venue A.(1) An action objecting to a candidate or contesting an election shall be instituted in the district court for the parish where the state capitol is situated if the action involves an office filled by statewide election and shall be instituted in the district court…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1405 Time for commencement of action
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§1405. Time for commencement of action A. An action objecting to candidacy shall be instituted not later than 4:30 p.m. of the seventh day after the close of qualifications for candidates in the primary election. After the expiration of the time period set forth in this Section, …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1406 Petition; answer; notification
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§1406. Petition; answer; notification A. An action objecting to the calling of a special election, objecting to candidacy, contesting the certification of a recall petition, or contesting an election shall be instituted by filing a petition in a court of competent jurisdiction an…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1407 Appointment of agent for service of process
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§1407. Appointment of agent for service of process By filing notice of candidacy, a candidate appoints the clerk of court for each parish in which the candidate is to be voted on as his agent for service of process in any action objecting to his candidacy, contesting his qualific…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1408 Service of process; sending notice and copies; documents to be filed
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§1408. Service of process; sending notice and copies; documents to be filed A. If service of process is to be made on the appointed agent, as authorized by R.S. 18:1407, such service shall be made by serving citation on this agent, but at the same time that service is made on the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1409 Trial; decision; appeal
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§1409. Trial; decision; appeal A.(1) Actions objecting to the calling of a special election, objecting to candidacy, contesting the certification of a recall petition, or contesting an election shall be tried summarily, without a jury, and in open court. The trial shall begin no …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1410 Judgments in objection to candidacy, election contest, or contest of certification of recall petition; transmittal of certified copy to secretary of state
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§1410. Judgments in objection to candidacy, election contest, or contest of certification of recall petition; transmittal of certified copy to secretary of state A certified copy of the judgment rendered in an action objecting to the calling of a special election, objecting to ca…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1411 Depositions
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§1411. Depositions A party to an objection to candidacy, an action contesting the certification of a recall petition, or an election contest may take a deposition relative to the facts specified or to be specified in the petition at any time before the trial, upon giving the othe…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1412 Pleadings alleging fraud in conduct of election; delivery to attorney general and district attorney
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§1412. Pleadings alleging fraud in conduct of election; delivery to attorney general and district attorney The clerk of court shall immediately notify by telephone and/or facsimile transmission the attorney general and the district attorney for every parish where fraud is alleged…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1413 Computation of time
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§1413. Computation of time Computation of all time intervals in this Chapter shall include Sundays and other legal holidays. However, if the time interval ends on a Sunday or other legal holiday, then noon of the next legal day shall be deemed to be the end of the time interval. …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1414 Code of Civil Procedure
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§1414. Code of Civil Procedure Any procedural matter not specifically provided for in this Code shall be governed by the Code of Civil Procedure. Added by Acts 1980, No. 506, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1981.
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1415 Discovery prior to filing a suit contesting an election
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§1415. Discovery prior to filing a suit contesting an election A. Provided an action contesting an election involving election to office has not been filed pursuant to R.S. 18:1405(B), a candidate may conduct limited discovery as provided herein during the period of time after th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1431 Fraudulent or illegal votes; uncounted votes; determination of election result
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§1431. Fraudulent or illegal votes; uncounted votes; determination of election result When the court finds that one or more of the votes cast in a contested election are illegal or fraudulent, the judge shall subtract such vote or votes from the total votes cast for the candidate…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1432 Remedies
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§1432. Remedies A.(1) If the trial judge in an action contesting an election determines that it is impossible to determine the result of election, or the number of qualified voters who were denied the right to vote by the election officials was sufficient to change the result in …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1433 Revote in precincts because of malfunctions
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§1433. Revote in precincts because of malfunctions A. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 18:1432, if a discrepancy sufficient to change the result of the election between the total votes cast at an election and the votes counted for the candidates in the election or for or ag…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1433.1 Revote in elections where precinct contained multiple election districts if result cannot be otherwise ascertained
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§1433.1. Revote in elections where precinct contained multiple election districts if result cannot be otherwise ascertained A. If a discrepancy sufficient to change the result of the election between the total votes cast in an election and the number of eligible voters voting in …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1434 Waiver of objections to voter qualifications when voter is not challenged at the election
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§1434. Waiver of objections to voter qualifications when voter is not challenged at the election An objection to the qualifications of a voter, except for an objection to a voter who should have been removed from the voter registration rolls pursuant to R.S. 18:173, or to an irre…
