Know the Laws: Louisiana
UPDATED December 2, 2012
A restraining order or protective order is a legal order issued by a state court which requires one person to stop harming another. In Louisiana, there are protective orders and injunctions against abuse.
- Overview of Civil vs. Criminal Law
Some restraining orders are issued in criminal court and some are issued in civil court.
- Protective Orders
A civil order that provides protection from a family or household member.
- Injunctions Against Abuse ("Generic" Restraining Orders)
If you do not qualify for a protective order, you may be able to get protection through an injunction against abuse.
- Moving to another State with a Domestic Violence Protective Order
LA domestic violence protective orders can be enforceable in another state.
- Enforcing your Out-of-State Order in LA
If you are planning to move to LA or are going to be in LA for any reason, your protection or restraining order may be enforced.
WomensLaw.org would like to thank the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence for its assistance with this section.