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-//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, users must accept all risks associated with actions taken based on this information. Please help us improve by reporting any errors or omissions to// //**[[wiki@narsol.org?body=State: +//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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 === How frequently must they register? And for how long? === === How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
  
-every 6 months or yearly. RS 15:542.1.1\\+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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 +RS 15:542.1.1\\
 [[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=452029|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=452029]] [[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=452029|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=452029]]
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 15/25/life: RS 15:544\\ 15/25/life: RS 15:544\\
 [[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? ===
 +
 +Yes. Three levels registering for 15 years, 25 years, and lifetime.\\
 +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? ===
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 +No.
  
 === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
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 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]]
 +
 +=== Is there a registration fee? ===
 +
 +Yes\\
 +$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 for registrants even after supervision? ===
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 RS 15:542.1\\ RS 15:542.1\\
 [[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79162|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79162]]\\ [[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79162|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79162]]\\
-[[http://www.lsp.org/socpr/registration.html|http://www.lsp.org/socpr/registration.html]]\\+\\
 R.S. 14:91.2 Unlawful Presence of a Sex Offender\\ R.S. 14:91.2 Unlawful Presence of a Sex Offender\\
 [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78709|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78709]]\\ [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78709|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78709]]\\
 +\\
 R.S. 14:91.5 Unlawful use of a social networking website\\ R.S. 14:91.5 Unlawful use of a social networking website\\
 [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78714|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78714]]\\ [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78714|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\\ 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]]\\ [[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\\ 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]]\\ [[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\\ R.S. 32:412 (I) Flagged Drivers Licenses\\
-[[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=88394|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=88394]]\\+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\\ 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]]\\ [[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\\ 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]]\\ [[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\\ 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]]\\ [[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\\ 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]] [[http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=724954|http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=724954]]
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 === 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? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===
  
-7 days. R.S. 15:542 C (l)(n)(i)\\+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]]
  
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 [[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 =====
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 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?
  
-§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\\ +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. 
-[[http://www.lafasa.org/main/louisiana_sexual_assault_statutes|http://www.lafasa.org/main/louisiana_sexual_assault_statutes ]]+ 
 +RS 15:541\\ 
 +RS 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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 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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 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
  
-[[http://www.lsp.org/socpr/registration.html|http://www.lsp.org/socpr/registration.html]]\\ +[[https://www.lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry/|https://www.lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry/]]\\ 
-[[http://www.lafasa.org/main/louisiana_sexual_assault_statutes|http://www.lafasa.org/main/louisiana_sexual_assault_statutes]]\\ +[[https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=79161|https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=79161]]\\ 
-[[http://doc.louisiana.gov/louisiana-sex-offender/|http://doc.louisiana.gov/louisiana-sex-offender/ ]]+[[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 does the state’s legislative process work? ===
  
 +How a bill becomes a law\\
 [[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/LegisInfo.aspx?opt=2|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/LegisInfo.aspx?opt=2]]\\ [[http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/LegisInfo.aspx?opt=2|http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/LegisInfo.aspx?opt=2]]\\
-Response needed.\\+The legislative process\\
 [[http://healthylouisiana.org/the-legislative-process/|http://healthylouisiana.org/the-legislative-process/]] [[http://healthylouisiana.org/the-legislative-process/|http://healthylouisiana.org/the-legislative-process/]]
  
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 [[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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 socpr@dps.la.gov\\ socpr@dps.la.gov\\
-1-800-858-5510\\+1-800-858-0551\\
 P.O. Box 66614, Box A-6\\ P.O. Box 66614, Box A-6\\
 Baton Rouge, LA 70896\\ Baton Rouge, LA 70896\\
-[[http://www.lsp.org/socpr/contactus.html|http://www.lsp.org/socpr/contactus.html]]+[[https://www.lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry/|https://www.lsp.org/community-outreach/sex-offender-registry/]]
  
 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
  
-None yet.+[[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]]
  
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Response needed.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Response needed.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === Other helpful information === === Other helpful information ===
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