Breaking a Protective Order
La. R.S. 14:79 — willfully disobeying a protective order, up to $500 or 6 months on a first conviction
Violating a protective order is the willful disobedience of a protective order or injunction after a hearing, or of a temporary order once the person was served. It includes a stay away condition of bond, probation or parole, and possessing a firearm or buying one while barred.
| Conviction | Penalty |
|---|---|
| ConvictionFirst | PenaltyUp to $500, up to 6 months, or both |
| ConvictionSecond or later | PenaltyUp to $1,000 and 14 days to 2 years, 14 days served |
| ConvictionWith a battery, or going to the home, school or work while armed | PenaltyUp to $1,000 and 3 months to 2 years, 30 days served |
Officers use every reasonable means to enforce an order, including immediate arrest, and at a minimum issue a summons to the person violating it. Intentionally evading service of an order is itself a violation.
Sources for this section (1)
- La. R.S. 14:79 — Violation of protective orders
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Louisiana attorney.