Louisiana § RS 15:301 - Remittance of fine or imprisonment
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:301 — Remittance of fine or imprisonment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 15:301. Remittance of fine or imprisonment
Any fine or imprisonment, imposed for violation of state laws or municipal or parish ordinances, which is alleged to be excessive or that for any reason should be abated or remitted in whole or in part shall be abated or remitted in the following manner:
Fines or imprisonment imposed under state laws shall be abated or remitted in the manner directed by law.
Fines or imprisonment imposed under ordinances of police juries may be abated or remitted only upon the recommendation of the judge of the parish and the consent of the police jury.
Fines or imprisonment imposed under ordinances of any city or other municipal corporation may be remitted only upon the recommendation of the mayor or other chief magistrate and the consent of the least numerous branch of the municipal legislative body.
Acts 1966, No. 311, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1967.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 15:301
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:301 cover?
Section RS 15:301 ("Remittance of fine or imprisonment") 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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