Louisiana § RS 29:183 - Article 83. Malingering
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:183 — Article 83. Malingering, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 29:183. Article 83. Malingering
Any person subject to this Code who for the purpose of avoiding work, duty, or service in the state military forces:
(1) feigns illness, physical disablement, mental lapse, or derangement; or
(2) intentionally inflicts self-injury; shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Acts 1974, No. 621, §1; Acts 2022, No. 672, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 29:215.
NOTE: Former R.S. 29:183 redesignated as R.S. 29:204a by Acts 2022, No. 672, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 29:183
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:183 cover?
Section RS 29:183 ("Article 83. Malingering") 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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