Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3451 – Injunctive proceedings
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3451
- Board: means the Louisiana Licensed Professional Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors Board of Examiners. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3443
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
A. The board may, through the attorney general, apply for an injunction in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person from committing any act declared to be a misdemeanor by this Chapter.
B. If it is established that the defendant has been or is committing an act declared to be a misdemeanor by this Chapter, the court shall enter a decree enjoining the defendant from further committing such act.
C. In case of violation of any injunction issued under the provisions of this Section, the court may summarily try and punish the offender for contempt of court.
D. Such injunctive proceedings shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all penalties and other remedies provided in this Chapter.
Acts 1988, No. 555, §1, eff. July 14, 1988.