Louisiana Surety Bonds

Louisiana Construction & Contractor Bonds

Louisiana’s version of the federal Miller Act requires contractors entering into public works contracts valued over $25,000 to obtain a surety bond for at least 50% of the contract price. Cities and counties may also mandate bonding for local public works projects. Bid bonds, performance bonds, and payment bonds are the most commonly requested construction and contractor bonds.

Louisiana Court Bonds

The courts in Louisiana sometimes mandate the purchase of a surety bond by a plaintiff or defendant appealing a prior decision of the court. This occurs most often when a case involves contested property or a large damage award. Also, anyone who will be serving in a fiduciary capacity, such as the executor of an estate or the guardian of a minor, may need to purchase a court bond commonly referred to as a probate bond.