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Updated: 
November 21, 2023

How does the housing law define "family member"?

A victim’s “family member” means:

  • a current or former spouse;
  • a parent, including biological, foster, or step-parent;
  • the other parent of any child of the sexual assault offender;
  • a child, including biological, foster, or stepchild;
  • other ascendants, such as a grandparent; and
  • other descendants, such as a grandchild.1

1 La. Rev. Stat. § 14:35.3(4)