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Louisiana Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
What information must registrants provide?
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
RS 15:542.1.1
http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=452029
15/25/life: RS 15:544
http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79164
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
No.
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
RS 15:542.1
http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79162
http://www.lsp.org/socpr/registration.html
R.S. 14:91.2 Unlawful Presence of a Sex Offender
http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78709
R.S. 14:91.5 Unlawful use of a social networking website
http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78714
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
R.S. 40:1321 (J) Special Sex Offender Identification Cards
http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=97429
R.S. 32:412 (I) Flagged Drivers Licenses
http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=88394
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
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
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
R.S. 15:553 Prohibition of Employment for certain sex offenders
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?
No.
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
7 days. R.S. 15:542 C (l)(n)(i)
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?
3 days RS 15:542.1.3
http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=452031
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?
§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
http://www.lafasa.org/main/louisiana_sexual_assault_statutes
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No.
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
No.
What are the state civil commitment laws?
Response needed.
Link needed.
What is the age of consent?
Age is 17 RS 14:80
http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=78672
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
http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=78672
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. §10
http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=206275
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
Response needed.
http://www.lsp.org/socpr/registration.html
http://www.lafasa.org/main/louisiana_sexual_assault_statutes
http://doc.louisiana.gov/louisiana-sex-offender/
How does the state’s legislative process work?
Response needed.
Link needed.
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/LegisInfo.aspx?opt=2
https://laddc.org/initiatives/community-living-and-self-determination/quality-assurance/current-initiatives/advocacy-101/government-the-legislative-process/the-legislative-process/
Best keywords are:
Create account:
http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/MyLegis.aspx
Bill search by number, author, committee, text:
https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillSearch.aspx?sid=last
http://www.ose.louisiana.gov/legisSessions/mainframe2.htm
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Response needed.
http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Committees.aspx?c=H
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Find your legislators:
http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/FindMyLegislators.aspx
Legislator bios:
http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Bios.aspx?cid=H
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
http://www.lsp.org/socpr/contactus.html
Phone and email needed.
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other helpful information
Response needed.
Link needed.