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Louisiana Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | 46:2131 to 2142 |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; exclude from dwelling, school, work; regarding minors: temporary custody, counseling; awarding use of property |
| Duration of Order | Maximum 6 months, may be extended |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Contempt of court: imprisonment maximum 6 months and/or fine, maximum $500 |
| Who May Apply for Order | Any parent; adult household member, parent or district attorney on behalf of minor or incompetent |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | Paid by perpetrator |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Copy of Uniform Abuse Protection Order to chief law enforcement official of parish where protected persons reside, by end of next business day after filing; Louisiana Protective Order Registry no later than next business day. |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | Contempt of court |
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