La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3825
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 2,3, 6-535, and 580-647
The person upon whom the writ has been served, whether it is directed to him or not, shall file an answer stating whether he has custody of the person named in the writ. If the person is in his custody, he shall produce him and state in his answer by what authority he holds the person detained.
La. C.P. § 3825