Louisiana § RS 15:738 - Minimum standard of living
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:738 — Minimum standard of living, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 15:738. Minimum standard of living
No incarcerated state prisoner, whether before trial, during trial or on appeal, or after final conviction, who is housed in any jail, prison, correctional facility, juvenile institution, temporary holding center, or detention facility within the state shall have a standard of living above that required by the constitutions of the United States and the state of Louisiana, as ordered or interpreted by the appropriate courts of last resort, or by the standards set by the American Correctional Association. It is the intention of this legislature that, to the extent permitted by law, no inmate shall have a standard of living better than the state poverty level. Citizens should not be worse off economically and living in conditions that are below those granted to inmates whose living standards are being paid for and subsidized by the hard-working and law-abiding people of the state of Louisiana.
Acts 1995, No. 810, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 15:738
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:738 cover?
Section RS 15:738 ("Minimum standard of living") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 15:738?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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