Louisiana § RS 15:1190 - Earned release credit or good time credit revocation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:1190 — Earned release credit or good time credit revocation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 15:1190. Earned release credit or good time credit revocation
In any civil action brought by any person convicted of a crime and confined in a prison, the court may order the revocation of such earned good time credit that has not yet been vested, if, on its own motion or the motion of any party, the court finds that the claim was filed for a malicious purpose, the claim was filed solely to harass the party against which it was filed, or the claimant testifies falsely or otherwise knowingly presents false evidence or information to the court.
Acts 1997, No. 731, §1, eff. July 9, 1997.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 15:1190
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:1190 cover?
Section RS 15:1190 ("Earned release credit or good time credit revocation") 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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