La. Public Officers and Employees § 42:187

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 42:187 - Bond operates as mortgage except when signed by surety company

The bonds, when duly registered, shall operate from and after the date of the registry as a mortgage upon all of the real estate of the principal obligor.

This does not apply to bonds signed by surety companies which shall be recorded only in the parish where the public officer resides and, shall not operate as a mortgage on any property which may be owned by the public officer.

La. Public Officers and Employees § 42:187