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Louisiana’s registry laws are codified at Title 15 (Criminal Procedure).
Louisiana Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
RS 15:542A
What information must be provided?
RS 15:542 C.(1)
How frequently must information be verified? And for how long?
Does the state categorize by levels/tiers?
Levels. RS 15:544A.-C
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels?
No.
Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who?
No.
Is there a registration fee?
Yes. RS 15:542 (D)
Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends?
RS 14:91.2 - Unlawful Presence of a Sex Offender
RS 14:91.5 - Unlawful use of a social networking website
RS 14:91.9 - Unlawful Presence or Contact of a Sex Offender Relative to a Former Victim
RS 40:1321J.(1) - Special Sex Offender Identification Cards
RS 32:412I.(1)-(2) - Flagged Drivers Licenses
RS 14:313 - Wearing masks or hoods in public places prohibited by sex offenders
RS 14:313.1 - Distributing candy or gifts on Halloween and other public holidays by sex offenders
RS 15:551 - Harboring or Concealing a sex offender, sexually violent predator, or child predator
RS 15:553 - Prohibition of Employment for certain sex offenders
Is there a process for removal from the registry?
Yes. RS 15:542F.(3)(a), (4)(a)
What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state?
What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
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?
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.
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No.
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
No.
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
RS 15:538
https://doc.la.gov/imprisoned-person-programs-resources/probation-community-corrections/
What are the state civil commitment laws?
No
What is the age of consent?
Age is 17. RS 14:80A
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Yes. RS 14:80A.(1)
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Yes, when sentence, included parole or probation, is completed. Constitution Art. 1 §10
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
https://www.lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry/
https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=79161
https://doc.louisiana.gov/public-programs-resources/la-sex-offender-registry/
How iss the state’s legislature organized?
How a bill becomes a law
http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/LegisInfo.aspx?opt=2
The legislative process
http://healthylouisiana.org/the-legislative-process/
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
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillSearch.aspx?sid=last
Best keywords are:
Sexual offense; sex offender; sex offender registration
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Sign up here
https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/NewUser.aspx
Then can use this free service to track up to 50 bills
http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/MyLegis.aspx
What are the important legislative committees for our issues?
Administration of Criminal Justice (House)
Judiciary (House)
Judiciary A (Senate)
Judiciary B (Senate)
Judiciary C (Senate)
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
socpr@dps.la.gov
1-800-858-0551
P.O. Box 66614, Box A-6
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
https://www.lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry/
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
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Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
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