Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 323: Secured personal surety
What this law says, in plain English
A secured personal surety may mortgage Louisiana immovable property to secure bail. The mortgage must be recorded with specific documentation including property description, ownership certification, and value statement. False statements in the mortgage constitute prima facie evidence of false swearing.
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