Louisiana § RS 46:1841 - Legislative intent

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:1841 — Legislative intent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 46:1841. Legislative intent

In recognition of the civic and moral duty of victims and witnesses of crime to cooperate fully and voluntarily with law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies, and in further recognition of the continuing importance of such citizen cooperation to state and local law enforcement efforts and the general effectiveness and well-being of the criminal justice system of this state, the legislature declares its intent, in this Chapter, to ensure that all victims and witnesses of crime are treated with dignity, respect, courtesy, and sensitivity, and that the rights extended in this Chapter to victims and witnesses of crime are honored and protected by the law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and judges in a manner no less vigorous than the protection afforded the criminal defendants.

Acts 1985, No. 794, §1; Acts 1995, No. 532, §1.

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:1841 cover?

Section RS 46:1841 ("Legislative intent") 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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