Louisiana § RS 14:110.1.1 - Out-of-state bail jumping
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:110.1.1 — Out-of-state bail jumping, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 14:110.1.1. Out-of-state bail jumping
A. Out-of-state bail jumping is the intentional failure to appear, by leaving the state to avoid appearing in court, at the date, time, and place as ordered by the court before which the defendant's case is pending. If the state proves notice has been given to the defendant as set forth in Code of Criminal Procedure Articles 322 and 344, a rebuttable presumption of notice shall apply, and the burden of proof shifts to the defendant to show that he did not receive notice.
B. Whoever commits the crime of out-of-state bail jumping, when the bail is to assure the presence of the defendant for those cases defined as misdemeanors and felonies in this Title and in the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law shall be fined two thousand dollars and imprisoned at hard labor for not less than one year nor more than three years.
Acts 2010, No. 215, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 14:110.1.1
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:110.1.1 cover?
Section RS 14:110.1.1 ("Out-of-state bail jumping") 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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