Louisiana § RS 14:62.3 - Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:62.3 — Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 14:62.3. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling
A. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling is the intentional entry by a person without authorization into any inhabited dwelling or other structure belonging to another and used in whole or in part as a home or place of abode by a person.
B. Whoever commits the crime of unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than six years, or both.
Added by Acts 1983, No. 285, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:62.3 cover?
Section RS 14:62.3 ("Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling") 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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