§ 46:2131 — Purposes

Louisiana § 46:2131

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 46: Public Welfare and Assistance

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§2131. Purposes
The purpose of this Part is to recognize and address the complex legal and social
problems created by domestic violence. The legislature finds that existing laws which
regulate the dissolution of marriage do not adequately address problems of protecting and
assisting the victims of domestic abuse. The legislature further finds that previous societal
attitudes have been reflected in the policies and practices of law enforcement agencies and
prosecutors which have resulted in different treatment of crimes occurring between family
members, household members, or dating partners and those occurring between strangers. It
is the intent of the legislature to provide a civil remedy for domestic violence which will
afford the victim immediate and easily accessible protection. Furthermore, it is the intent of
the legislature that the official response of law enforcement agencies to cases of domestic
violence shall stress the enforcement of laws to protect the victim and shall communicate the
attitude that violent behavior is not excused or tolerated.

Legislative History

Added by Acts 1982, No. 782, §2; Acts 2015, No. 85, §1.