Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law

La. R.S. 14 § 14:110.1.1: Out-of-state bail jumping

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Out-of-state bail jumping is intentionally failing to appear in court by leaving the state. Conviction carries a fine of $2,000 and 1–3 years imprisonment at hard labor.

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