In 2014, the Louisiana legislature repealed the statutes regarding Incest and renamed the offense Crimes Against Nature.
Definition
The marriage to, or sexual intercourse with, any ascendant or descendant, brother or sister, uncle or niece, aunt or nephew, with knowledge of their relationship. The relationship must be by consanguinity, but it is immaterial whether the parties to the act are related to one another by the whole or half blood. The provisions of this Paragraph shall not apply where one person, not a resident of this state at the time of the celebration of his marriage, contracted a marriage lawful at the place of celebration and thereafter removed to this state.
Penalties
Whoever commits the offense of crime against nature where the crime is between an ascendant and descendant, or between brother and sister, shall be imprisoned at hard labor for not more than 15 years.
Whoever commits the offense of crime against nature where the crime is between uncle and niece, or aunt and nephew, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars, or imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than 5 years, or both.
Disclaimer:
Laws and policies can change at any time rendering the above information outdated or non-applicable. We strongly encourage you to look at City, Parish, and State statutes for the most recent laws and to consult a Louisiana licensed attorney.