Disobedience of writ or judgment; contempt
La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3785
in effect3785. Disobedience of writ or judgment; contempt
A person who fails to comply with a writ of habeas corpus, or with a judgment rendered after a hearing on a petition for a writ of habeas corpus, mandamus, or quo warranto may be punished for contempt. When a sentence of imprisonment is imposed for contempt, imprisonment may continue until the defendant obeys the writ or judgment.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=111860Fetched: 10/20/2026
