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louisiana [2025/12/06 16:22] – [State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration] josiahklouisiana [2026/09/08 14:30] (current) – josiahk
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-//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** //+//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]**// 
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 +Louisiana’s registry laws are codified at Title 15 (Criminal Procedure).
  
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 === Who must register? === === Who must register? ===
  
-RS 15:542\\ +RS [[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79161|15:542A]]
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79161|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79161]]+
  
-=== What information must registrants provide? ===+=== What information must be provided? ===
  
-RS 15:542 C. 1\\ +RS [[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79161|15:542 C.(1)]]
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79161|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79161]]+
  
-=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===+=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
  
-Registration frequency varies from every 14 days, every three months, every six months, and annually. Registration frequency is dependent on status (e.g., no fixed place of residence, subsequent offense, etc.)+RS [[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=452029|15:542.1.1A.(1)-(4)]]\\ 
 +RS [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79164|15:544A.-C]]
  
-RS 15:542.1.1\\ +=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=452029|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=452029]]+
  
-15/25/life: RS 15:544\\ +Levels. RS [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79164|15:544A.-C]]
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79164|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79164 ]]+
  
-=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
  
-Yes. Three levels registering for 15 years, 25 years, and lifetime.\\ +No.
-RS 15:544\\ +
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79164|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79164]]+
  
-=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
 No. No.
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-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === 
- 
-Yes, under very limited circumstances 15:542 F. (3)(a) and (4)(a)\\ 
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79161|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79161]] 
  
 === Is there a registration fee? === === Is there a registration fee? ===
  
-Yes\\ +Yes. [[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79161|RS 15:542 (D)]]
-$60 annually\\ +
-RS 15:542 (D)\\ +
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79161|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79161 ]]+
  
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
  
-RS 15:542.1\\ +RS [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78709|14:91.2]] - Unlawful Presence of a Sex Offender\\ 
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79162|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79162]]\\ +RS [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78714|14:91.5]] - Unlawful use of a social networking website\\ 
-\\ +RS [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78718|14:91.9]] - Unlawful Presence or Contact of a Sex Offender Relative to a Former Victim\\ 
-R.S. 14:91.2 Unlawful Presence of a Sex Offender\\ +RS [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=97429|40:1321J.(1)]] - Special Sex Offender Identification Cards\\ 
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78709|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78709]]\\ +RS [[https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=88394|32:412I.(1)-(2)]] - Flagged Drivers Licenses\\ 
-\\ +RS [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78402|14:313]] - Wearing masks or hoods in public places prohibited by sex offenders\\ 
-R.S. 14:91.5 Unlawful use of a social networking website\\ +RS [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=508540|14:313.1]] - Distributing candy or gifts on Halloween and other public holidays by sex offenders\\ 
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78714|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78714]]\\ +RS [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=408642|15:551]] - Harboring or Concealing a sex offender, sexually violent predator, or child predator\\ 
-\\ +RS [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=724954|15:553]] - Prohibition of Employment for certain sex offenders
-R.S. 14:91.9 Unlawful Presence or Contact of a Sex Offender Relative to a Former Victim\\ +
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78718|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78718]]\\ +
-\\ +
-R.S. 40:1321 (J) Special Sex Offender Identification Cards\\ +
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=97429|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=97429]]\\ +
-\\ +
-R.S. 32:412 (I) Flagged Drivers Licenses\\ +
-On October 20, 2020, in the Louisiana Supreme Court case State v. Tazin Ardell Hill, the Louisiana Supreme Court struck down two statutes requiring registrants to carry state identification bearing the words “SEX OFFENDER” in orange block letters. Full implementation is still needed from the law enforcement arms of the Louisiana Government, and may need further litigation to ensure the appropriate offices comply.\\ +
-[[https://www.lasc.org/Opinions/2020/20-0323.KA.OPN.pdf|https://www.lasc.org/Opinions/2020/20-0323.KA.OPN.pdf]]\\ +
-[[https://narsol.org/2020/10/surprise-ruling-from-louisiana-supreme-court-ends-scarlet-letter-id/|https://narsol.org/2020/10/surprise-ruling-from-louisiana-supreme-court-ends-scarlet-letter-id/]]\\ +
-\\ +
-R.S. 14:313 Wearing masks or hoods in public places prohibited by sex offenders\\ +
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78402|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78402]]\\ +
-\\ +
-R.S. 14:313.1 Distributing candy or gifts on Halloween and other public holidays by sex offenders\\ +
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=508540|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=508540]]\\ +
-\\ +
-R.S. 15:551 Harboring or Concealing a sex offender, sexually violent predator, or child predator\\ +
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=408642|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=408642]]\\ +
-\\ +
-R.S. 15:553 Prohibition of Employment for certain sex offenders\\ +
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=724954|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=724954]]+
  
-=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===+=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? ===
  
-Yes, under very limited circumstances. 15:542 F. (3)(a) and (4)(a)\\ +Yes. RS [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79161|15:542F.(3)(a), (4)(a)]]
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79161|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79161]]+
  
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state? ===
  
-7 days. R.S. 15:542 C (l)(n)(i)\\ +RS [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79161|15:542C.(1)(n)(i)]]
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79161|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79161]]+
  
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? === +=== What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
- +
-3 days RS 15:542.1.3\\ +
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=452031|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=452031]]+
  
 +RS [[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=452031|15:542.1.3A., C., D]]
  
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
  
-What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?+**What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?**
  
 General Sex Offense Statues include: §40.2 Stalking. §40.3 Cyberstalking. §42 First degree rape. §42.1 Second degree rape. §43 Third degree rape. §43.1 Sexual battery. §43.2 Second degree sexual battery. §43.3 Oral sexual battery. §89 Incest. §89.1 Aggravated incest. §46.2 Human Trafficking. §80 Felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. §80.1 Misdemeanor carnal knowledge of a juvenile. §81 Indecent behavior with juveniles. §81.1 Pornography involving juveniles. §81.2 Molestation of a juvenile. §46.3 Human Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes, among others. General Sex Offense Statues include: §40.2 Stalking. §40.3 Cyberstalking. §42 First degree rape. §42.1 Second degree rape. §43 Third degree rape. §43.1 Sexual battery. §43.2 Second degree sexual battery. §43.3 Oral sexual battery. §89 Incest. §89.1 Aggravated incest. §46.2 Human Trafficking. §80 Felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. §80.1 Misdemeanor carnal knowledge of a juvenile. §81 Indecent behavior with juveniles. §81.1 Pornography involving juveniles. §81.2 Molestation of a juvenile. §46.3 Human Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes, among others.
  
-RS 15:541\\ +RS [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?p=y&d=79160|15:541]]\\ 
-RS 15:542 +RS [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79161|15:542]]
- +
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?p=y&d=79160|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?p=y&d=79160]]\\ +
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79161|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79161]]+
  
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
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 === What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level. === === What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level. ===
  
-CCRP 895\\ +CCRP [[https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=112892|895]]
-[[https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=112892|https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=112892]]+
  
-RS 15:538\\ +RS [[https://law.justia.com/codes/louisiana/revised-statutes/title-15/rs-15-538/|15:538]]
-[[https://law.justia.com/codes/louisiana/revised-statutes/title-15/rs-15-538/|https://law.justia.com/codes/louisiana/revised-statutes/title-15/rs-15-538/]]+
  
 [[https://doc.la.gov/imprisoned-person-programs-resources/probation-community-corrections/|https://doc.la.gov/imprisoned-person-programs-resources/probation-community-corrections/]] [[https://doc.la.gov/imprisoned-person-programs-resources/probation-community-corrections/|https://doc.la.gov/imprisoned-person-programs-resources/probation-community-corrections/]]
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 === What are the state civil commitment laws? === === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
  
-No civil commitment solely for sexual offenders+No
  
 === What is the age of consent? === === What is the age of consent? ===
  
-Age is 17 RS 14:80\\ +Age is 17. RS [[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=78672|14:80A]]
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=78672|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=78672]]+
  
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
  
-Yes; at least 13; 3 years or less difference in age RS 14:80\\ +Yes. RS [[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=78672|14:80A.(1)]]
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=78672|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=78672]] +
  
 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
  
-Yes, when sentence, included parole or probation, is completed. §10\\ +Yes, when sentence, included parole or probation, is completed. Constitution [[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=206275|Art. 1 §10]]
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=206275|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=206275]]+
  
 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
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 [[https://doc.louisiana.gov/public-programs-resources/la-sex-offender-registry/|https://doc.louisiana.gov/public-programs-resources/la-sex-offender-registry/]] [[https://doc.louisiana.gov/public-programs-resources/la-sex-offender-registry/|https://doc.louisiana.gov/public-programs-resources/la-sex-offender-registry/]]
  
-=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===+=== How iss the state’s legislature organized? ===
  
 How a bill becomes a law\\ How a bill becomes a law\\
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 [[http://healthylouisiana.org/the-legislative-process/|http://healthylouisiana.org/the-legislative-process/]] [[http://healthylouisiana.org/the-legislative-process/|http://healthylouisiana.org/the-legislative-process/]]
  
-=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===+=== How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry? ===
  
 [[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/HowDoI2.aspx?p=1#1|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/HowDoI2.aspx?p=1#1]]\\ [[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/HowDoI2.aspx?p=1#1|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/HowDoI2.aspx?p=1#1]]\\
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 [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/MyLegis.aspx|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/MyLegis.aspx]] [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/MyLegis.aspx|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/MyLegis.aspx]]
  
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
  
-Administration of Criminal Justice (House)\\ +[[http://house.louisiana.gov/H_Cmtes/CriminalJustice.aspx|Administration of Criminal Justice (House)]]\\ 
-[[http://house.louisiana.gov/H_Cmtes/CriminalJustice.aspx|http://house.louisiana.gov/H_Cmtes/CriminalJustice.aspx]]\\ +[[http://house.louisiana.gov/H_Cmtes/Judiciary.aspx|Judiciary (House)]]\\ 
-Judiciary (House)\\ +[[http://senate.la.gov/JudiciaryA/Default.asp|Judiciary A (Senate)]]\\ 
-[[http://house.louisiana.gov/H_Cmtes/Judiciary.aspx|http://house.louisiana.gov/H_Cmtes/Judiciary.aspx]]\\ +[[http://senate.la.gov/JudiciaryB/Default.asp|Judiciary B (Senate)]]\\ 
-Judiciary A (Senate)\\ +[[http://senate.la.gov/JudiciaryC/Default.asp|Judiciary C (Senate)]]
-[[http://senate.la.gov/JudiciaryA/Default.asp|http://senate.la.gov/JudiciaryA/Default.asp]]\\ +
-Judiciary B (Senate)\\ +
-[[http://senate.la.gov/JudiciaryB/Default.asp|http://senate.la.gov/JudiciaryB/Default.asp]]\\ +
-Judiciary B (Senate)\\ +
-[[http://senate.la.gov/JudiciaryC/Default.asp|http://senate.la.gov/JudiciaryC/Default.asp]]+
  
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
  
-Find your legislators:\\ +[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/FindMyLegislators.aspx|Find your legislators]]\\ 
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/FindMyLegislators.aspx|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/FindMyLegislators.aspx ]]\\ +[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Bios.aspx?cid=H|Legislator bios (House)]]\\ 
-Legislator bios (House):\\ +[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Bios.aspx?cid=S|Legislator bios (Senate)]]
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Bios.aspx?cid=H|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Bios.aspx?cid=H]]\\ +
-Legislator bios (Senate):\\ +
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Bios.aspx?cid=S|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Bios.aspx?cid=S]] +
  
 ===== Other Useful State Information ===== ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
  
-[[https://www.narsol.org/contact-us/|No affiliate at present. If you would like to start an affiliate or your organization would like to be an affiliate, contact NARSOL for details\\ +[[https://www.narsol.org/contact-us/|No affiliate at present. If you would like to start an affiliate or your organization would like to be an affiliate, contact NARSOL for details\\ 888-997-7765.\\ Email NARSOL]]
-888-997-7765.\\ +
-Email NARSOL]]+
  
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
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