2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 46:2136.1 — Costs paid by abuser
§2136.1. Costs paid by abuser
A. All court costs, attorney fees, evaluation fees, and expert witness fees incurred in furtherance of this Part shall be paid by the perpetrator of the domestic violence, including all costs of medical and psychological care for the abused adult, or for any of the children, necessitated by the domestic violence.
B. However, if the court determines the petition was frivolous, the court may order the nonprevailing party to pay all court costs and reasonable attorney fees of the other party.
Acts 1997, No. 1156, §7; Acts 2006, No. 777, §2.
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