Louisiana Revised Statutes 46:2183 – Protection from sexual assault; temporary restraining order
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 46:2183
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
- Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
A. A victim of sexual assault as defined by La. Rev. Stat. 46:2184, perpetrated by a person who is either unknown to the victim or who is an acquaintance of the victim, shall be eligible to receive all services, benefits, and other forms of assistance provided by Chapter 28 of this Title.
B. For persons who are eligible, under the provisions of this Chapter, to seek a temporary restraining order pursuant to the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 46:2135, a showing that the person is or has been a victim of sexual assault shall constitute good cause for purposes of obtaining a temporary restraining order in an ex parte proceeding.
Acts 2015, No. 242, §3.