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

La. C.Cr.P. § 22.1: Direct contempt; fingerprinting and photographing; exceptions

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Direct contempt of court for failing to attend jury duty or testify as a witness is a criminal offense. First-time offenders cannot be fingerprinted or photographed during arrest or sentencing procedures.

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