La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 7
Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session, Acts 3, and 6-86
Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, the term "district attorney" includes a municipal prosecuting officer; the term "sheriff" includes a city or municipal police chief or a city marshall; and other official titles include their counterparts in municipal and parochial governments.
La. Cr.P. § 7