Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:453.4

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Person: means a person with a developmental disability. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.2

A residential facility as described in this Chapter shall cooperate with an ombudsman in the performance of his official duties and shall not interfere with, nor retaliate against, a person who has filed a complaint with an ombudsman.  Anyone who knowingly or willfully violates the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than one hundred nor more than five hundred dollars.

Acts 2005, No. 128, §1, eff. June 22, 2005.