Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 225: Duty of peace officer as to weapons and incriminating articles
What this law says, in plain English
Peace officers must confiscate weapons and incriminating articles from arrested persons and deliver them to the sheriff or chief of police.
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