LA Domestic Violence Survivors Shouldn’t Have To Pay Private Notaries To Get Restraining Orders
Helen Lewis - Contributing Writer [Big Easy Magazine]
April 13th 2021 Currently, in Louisiana, domestic violence survivors who want to file a temporary restraining order against their abuser require a notarized affidavit. Unfortunately, over 9 parishes in Louisiana do not provide notary services at the Clerk of Court, which means that survivors are forced to find and pay for a private notary. This requirement not only adds an extra step to an already arduous and emotionally