A Louisiana Petition for Protection From Stalking or Sexual Assault (pursuant to La. R.S. 46:2171 et seq. Or La. R.S. 46:2181 et seq.) is a legal document that can be filed by a victim of stalking or sexual assault in the state of Louisiana. This petition requests the court to issue an order that will protect the victim from further harm or harassment and provide remedies for the harm already suffered. There are two types of Louisiana Petitions for Protection From Stalking and Sexual Assault: Domestic Abuse Protective Orders (pursuant to La. R.S. 46:2181 et seq.) and Sexual Assault Protective Orders (pursuant to La. R.S. 46:2171 et seq.). A Domestic Abuse Protective Order is issued against a family or household member who has committed an act of domestic abuse, as defined by La. R.S. 46:2181, such as physical or sexual abuse, emotional abuse, economic abuse, or stalking. This type of order can provide relief such as the exclusion of the abuser from a shared home, temporary custody of children, and protection from further harm. A Sexual Assault Protective Order is issued against someone who has committed a non-consensual sexual act, as defined by La. R.S. 46:2171, such as sexual battery or video voyeurism. This type of order can provide relief such as the exclusion of the abuser from a shared home, restraining orders, and protection from further harm. In order to file a Louisiana Petition for Protection From Stalking or Sexual Assault, the victim must fill out the appropriate paperwork and submit it to the court. The petition must then be served to the abuser, either by mail or in person. After the petition is served, a hearing will be held at which the victim and the abuser can present their cases to the court. The court will then determine if a protective order should be issued.