Legal Questions
The flow chart below is a rough outline of how the criminal justice system operates following a police report of sexual assault. Please keep in mind that every case is unique. If you would like to speak to someone about what to expect from the criminal justice response, or about civil-legal options, please call the New Orleans Family Justice Center at (504) 592-4005 or Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response at (504) 407-0711.
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