It is always in your best interest to speak with an attorney about your case. If you cannot afford an attorney, a legal aid organization may be able to represent you for free or at reduced cost. However, certain restrictions apply and they may not be able to take your case. You may also qualify for reduced-cost legal services through the LSBA's Modest Means Directory. You also have a right to represent yourself, and there are diverse services available to help you learn more.
Interdiction is a way to legally protect a person who cannot make reasoned decisions regarding his or her person or property. If a court changes a person’s legal status to an interdict, that person could lose certain rights to take care of him/herself and his/her property. The interdict’s right to contract, right to marry, and right to vote could also lost. The court will appoint someone to assume certain responsibilities. Options that are less restrictive than interdiction are preferred by the court, if available.The procedure is only used if there is not a less restrictive way to protect the interests of the effected person.
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Interdiction is a common legal issue. Some people can get an interdiction orderwithout professional assistance. Those not represented by professional legal assistance are often referred to as self-represented litigants.
The guide is meant to help someone who is not represented by a lawyer understand the general rules and procedures of interdiction in Louisiana. This libguide is not a complete guide to the law, nor does it discuss every issue or aspect of the law that may affect your case.This information is not meant to replace State laws or Court Rules. The purpose of this guide is to give general information and make it easier to represent yourself in court. This guide is not meant to replace the legal advice of an attorney. You have a right to represent yourself in court, but it comes with the responsibility to follow certain court rules and procedures.
The information in this guide is intended to provide the user with general information and not legal advice. While we strive to include the most recent information, some items may change between updating periods. For additional resources and/or to find referrals to free or low-cost attorneys, please visit the Law Library of Louisiana's guide for self-represented litigants.
The Legal Education and Assistance Program (LEAP) is a project sponsored by the Louisiana State Bar Association, with the support of the Louisiana Library Association, the Law Library of Louisiana, LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, and Acadiana Legal Services. LEAP aims to provide support and assistance to public librarians throughout the state by providing them with the tools to help their patrons with their legal questions. LEAP understands that librarians are prohibited from providing legal advice, but instead helps them provide legal information, including referrals to attorneys.
