Louisiana § RS 45:790 - Messages preventing apprehension of fugitives or assisting escape; penalty
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:790 — Messages preventing apprehension of fugitives or assisting escape; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 45:790. Messages preventing apprehension of fugitives or assisting escape; penalty
No operator or agent of any telegraph or telephone company shall transmit any message which can in any way tend to defeat the ends of justice, by preventing the apprehension of fugitives from justice, or by communicating information which may enable persons charged with offense to escape.
Whoever violates this Section shall be imprisoned not less than one year nor more than two years, and fined not less than two hundred and fifty dollars nor more than five hundred dollars.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 45:790
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:790 cover?
Section RS 45:790 ("Messages preventing apprehension of fugitives or assisting escape; penalty") 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 45:790?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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