Right to counsel
Louisiana
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Legislation
, Domestic Violence - Accused Person
La. C.C.P. Art. 3603.1(B), which is part of the code relating to domestic violence restraining orders, states, “Any person against whom such an order is issued shall be entitled to a court-appointed attorney if the applicant has likewise been afforded a court-appointed attorney, which right shall also be included in any order or notice.” No provision could be located that authorizes courts to appoint counsel for the applicant for a restraining order.
Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: Yes
