6.3.1 General Principles

Injunctions under La. C.C.P. art. 3601 are available to any party seeking protection from abuse. There does not appear to be a benefit of filing for relief under this code provision, which lacks the more comprehensive remedies available under the DAAA and the PSFVRA. In the past, Article 3601 was the only relief available to adult victims who were being harassed or stalked by someone with whom they were never romantically involved. Those cases now fall under the Protection from Stalking Act.1  Under Article 3601, the petitioner must show a likelihood of irreparable injury, and bond is waived for any injunction seeking protection from stalking, domestic abuse, dating violence, or sexual assault.2

  • 1La. R.S. 9:371–374.
  • 2La. C.C.P. arts. 3603(A)(1), 3610.

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