La. Stat. tit. 15 § 704
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session, Chs. 3, 6-496, effective on or before 7/1/2024
Each sheriff shall be the keeper of the public jail of his parish, and shall by all lawful means preserve the peace and apprehend all disturbers thereof, and other public offenders.
La. R.S. § 15:704