Louisiana § RS 15:866 - Payment to released prisoners
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:866 — Payment to released prisoners, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 15:866. Payment to released prisoners
The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall promulgate rules and regulations to determine which prisoners are eligible upon release from prison to receive a temporary maintenance payment not to exceed the sum of twenty dollars. Payments shall be made from a source determined by the secretary.
Acts 1988, No. 377, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 15:866
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:866 cover?
Section RS 15:866 ("Payment to released prisoners") 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 15:866?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 15:866 apply to my situation?
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