La. Stat. tit. 15 § 426
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 2,3, 6-535, and 580-647
A copy of the articles of any vessels, authenticated by the affidavit of the captain, shall be prima facie evidence that any seaman whose name appears subscribed thereto has actually signed articles.
La. R.S. § 15:426