Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15

La. C.Cr.P. § 15:1405.1: Civil cause of action by state and political subdivisions against criminal street gangs

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What this law says, in plain English

This statute creates a civil lawsuit right for the state and local governments to sue criminal street gangs and their members for damages caused by a pattern of gang criminal activity, following civil court procedures.

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