Louisiana § RS 14:133.1 - Obstruction of court orders
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:133.1 — Obstruction of court orders, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 14:133.1. Obstruction of court orders
Whoever, by threats or force, or wilfully prevents, obstructs, impedes, or interferes with, or wilfully attempts to prevent, obstruct, impede, or interfere with, the due exercise of rights or the performance of duties under any order, judgment, or decree of a court of the state of Louisiana, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
No injunctive or other civil relief against the conduct made criminal by this Section shall be denied on the ground that such conduct is a violation of criminal law, and, when granted, the order, judgment or decree granting such relief as to conduct which does constitute a violation of criminal law shall be construed as a mandate to all law enforcement officers to take such affirmative action as may be necessary to apprehend, arrest and charge any person or persons who engage in such conduct.
Acts 1960, 2nd Ex.Sess., No. 6, §§1, 4. Amended by Acts 1976, No. 487, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 14:133.1
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:133.1 cover?
Section RS 14:133.1 ("Obstruction of court orders") 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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