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louisiana [2025/12/06 16:22] – [State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration] josiahklouisiana [2026/08/19 20:41] (current) – josiahk
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 [[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79161|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79161]] [[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 15:542 C. 1\\
 [[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79161|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79161]] [[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.) 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.)
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 [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79164|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79164 ]] [[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 categorize by levels/tiers? ===
  
 Yes. Three levels registering for 15 years, 25 years, and lifetime.\\ Yes. Three levels registering for 15 years, 25 years, and lifetime.\\
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-=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
  
 No. No.
  
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
 Yes, under very limited circumstances 15:542 F. (3)(a) and (4)(a)\\ Yes, under very limited circumstances 15:542 F. (3)(a) and (4)(a)\\
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-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
  
 RS 15:542.1\\ RS 15:542.1\\
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 [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=724954|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=724954]] [[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, 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]] [[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)\\ 7 days. R.S. 15:542 C (l)(n)(i)\\
 [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79161|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79161]] [[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\\ 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]] [[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=452031|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=452031]]
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 ===== 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.
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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? ===
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 Yes; at least 13; 3 years or less difference in age RS 14:80\\ Yes; at least 13; 3 years or less difference in age RS 14:80\\
 [[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=78672|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=78672]] [[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=78672|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=78672]]
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 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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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)\\ Administration of Criminal Justice (House)\\
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 Legislator bios (Senate):\\ Legislator bios (Senate):\\
 [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Bios.aspx?cid=S|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Bios.aspx?cid=S]] [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Bios.aspx?cid=S|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Bios.aspx?cid=S]]
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 ===== 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: ===
louisiana.txt · Last modified: 2026/08/19 20:41 by josiahk