Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 1002.1: Designation of crime of violence against family member, household member, or dating partner
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes procedural rules for prosecutors to designate certain felony crimes of violence as committed against family members or dating partners, with specific jury verdict requirements if the case goes to trial.
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