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Dear Sheriff Ackal:

You have requested the Attorney General's opinion regarding the responsibilities and obligations of the Iberia Parish Sherriff's Office ("Sherriff") and the Constable of Iberia Parish with regard to taking possession of livestock running at large on private property. Specifically, your request states that the Sheriff often receives complaints about livestock running loose on private property. Your request further asks whether it is the responsibility of the Sheriff or the Constable to take possession of said livestock. For reasons stated in more detail below, this office is…