# La. Rev. Stat. § 15:562.1: Definitions > Louisiana · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T15_S562.1 ## Section - **Citation:** La. Rev. Stat. § 15:562.1 - **Heading:** Definitions - **Jurisdiction:** Louisiana - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 15 / Section 562.1 ## Text For the purposes of this Chapter, the following shall apply: (1) "Conviction" means any disposition of charges adverse to the defendant, including a plea of guilty, deferred adjudication, adjudication withheld for the perpetration or attempted perpetration of or conspiracy to commit an offense involving arson. "Conviction" shall not include a decision not to prosecute, a dismissal, or an acquittal, except when the acquittal is due to a finding of not guilty by reason of insanity and the person was committed. However, a dismissal entered after a period of probation, suspension, or deferral of sentence shall be included in the definition of "conviction" for purposes of this Chapter. (2) "Disposition" means the formal conclusion of a criminal proceeding at whatever stage it occurs in the criminal justice system. (3) "Offense involving arson" includes the following: (a) Aggravated arson (R.S. 14:51). (b) Simple arson (R.S. 14:52). (c) Simple arson of a religious building (R.S. 14:52.1). (d) Arson with intent to defraud (R.S. 14:53). (e) Communicating of false information of planned arson (R.S. 14:54.1). (f) Manufacture and possession of delayed action incendiary devices (R.S. 14:54.2). (g) Manufacture and possession of a bomb (R.S. 14:54.3). (h) Fake explosive device (R.S. 14:54.5). (i) Injury by arson (R.S. 14:51.1). (j) Negligent arson (R.S. 14:52.2). (4) "Residence" means a dwelling where an offender regularly resides, regardless of the number of days or nights spent there. For those offenders who lack a fixed abode or dwelling, "residence" shall include the area or place where the offender habitually lives, including but not limited to a rural area with no address or a shelter. Acts 2010, No. 796, §1; Acts 2014, No. 140, §1; Acts 2018, No. 576, §2, eff. May 31, 2018. ## Nearby sections - [La. Rev. Stat. § 15:31 Confiscation and destruction of gambling devices](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T15_S31.md) - [La. Rev. Stat. § 15:43 Attorneys; restrictions on search warrants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T15_S43.md) - [La. Rev. Stat. § 15:82 Guaranteed arrest bond certificates as cash bail; forfeiture; sureties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T15_S82.md) - [La. Rev. Stat. § 15:83 Bail bond contracts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T15_S83.md) - [La. Rev. Stat. § 15:85 Failure to satisfy judgment of bond forfeiture](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T15_S85.md) - [La. Rev. Stat. § 15:85.2 Posting of criminal bonds in parishes of Iberia, St. Mary, and St. Martin; fee assessed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T15_S85.2.md) - [La. Rev. Stat. § 15:85.3 Posting of criminal bonds; Denham Springs Marshal's Office; additional fee assessed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T15_S85.3.md) - [La. Rev. Stat. § 15:85.4 Posting of criminal bonds; Baton Rouge City Constable's Office; additional fee assessed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T15_S85.4.md) - [La. Rev. Stat. § 15:86 Forfeiture of cash, checks, or securities and discharge of the bail undertaking](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T15_S86.md) - [La. Rev. Stat. § 15:86.1 Unclaimed bail bonds; disposition; return to owner](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T15_S86.1.md) - [La. Rev. Stat. § 15:86.2 City Court of Thibodaux; unclaimed bail bonds; disposition; return to owner](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T15_S86.2.md) - [La. Rev. Stat. § 15:111 Parish of Orleans; salary of jury commissioners; vacancy; appointment of secretary](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T15_S111.md) - [La. Rev. Stat. § 15:112 Parish of Orleans; process servers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T15_S112.md) - [La. Rev. Stat. § 15:115 Service of jury commission process; general rule](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T15_S115.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Crevised-statutes_T15_S562.1. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.