Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law

La. R.S. 14 § 14:401: Demonstrations in or near building housing a court or occupied as residence by judge, juror, witness or court officer

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is illegal to picket, parade, or demonstrate in or near a courthouse or a judge's, juror's, witness's, or court officer's residence with intent to interfere with justice or influence them. Violation is punishable by up to $5,000 fine and/or up to one year in jail.

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