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LA HB231
LA HB231Creates the crime of intentional evasion of service of process for certain court orders
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Introduced
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To enact R.S. 14:79(I), relative to temporary restraining orders and protective orders; to establish criminal penalties for the intentional evasion of service of process of certain court orders; to identify the types of orders that are subject to criminal prosecution; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new crime called intentional evasion of service of process for certain court orders, making it a violation of existing law regarding protective orders. Specifically, it establishes criminal penalties for anyone who intentionally avoids being formally notified of a court order. The types of orders covered by this new law include those related to temporary restraining orders and protective orders, as well as specific provisions within Louisiana's Revised Statutes and Codes concerning family law, mental health, domestic violence, and criminal procedure. Service of process is the formal legal procedure by which a party is notified of a lawsuit or court action.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/20/2026. (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB231&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1440487 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB231 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1440495 |
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