Louisiana § RS 29:231b - Article 131b. Obstructing justice
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§ RS 29:231b. Article 131b. Obstructing justice
Any person subject to this Code who engages in conduct in the case of a certain person against whom the accused had reason to believe there were or would be criminal or disciplinary proceedings pending, with intent to influence, impede, or otherwise obstruct the due administration of justice, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Acts 2022, No. 672, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:231b cover?
Section RS 29:231b ("Article 131b. Obstructing justice") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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