La. R.S. 47:2238.5 — Sale of property adjudicated to municipality; order of possession

Upon the presentation of the affidavit, the attached certified copy of the tax sale certificate or the proces verbal, the proof of publication to any judge of competent jurisdiction (such jurisdiction to be determined by the value and situs of the immovables therein described and not the amount of the taxes) and when applicable, the return of service card or the unopened certified letter, the judge may, in chambers, grant an ex parte order of possession and transfer of ownership if he is satisfied that all notices and due process of law have been afforded the former owner.