QUESTION
Do I have to pay court costs if it goes to court?
Asked on Jul 02nd, 2021 on Assault - Louisiana
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I was sexually assaulted. I reported it to the police today. I am supposed to be contacted by a detective within a couple of weeks. If I decide to press charges, who pays the court fees? Do I have to?
1 ANSWER
If you decide to press charges, the state of Louisiana would pay the court costs to bring the perpetrator to justice. You may be entitled to a victims compensation award. Most states have victims compensation funds that distribute certain monetary benefits to victims of violent crime, which obviously you are one. So contact your state victims compensation fund in Baton Rouge to discuss whether you can qualify for those benefits.
Answered on Jul 03rd, 2021 at 4:47 PM