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Louisiana Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
What information must registrants provide?
RS 15:542 C. 1
http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79161
How frequently must they register? 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 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
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
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?
No.
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
Is there a registration fee?
Yes
$60 annually
RS 15:542 (D)
http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=79161
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
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://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
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?
Yes, under very limited circumstances. 15:542 F. (3)(a) and (4)(a)
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?
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?
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 15:542
http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?p=y&d=79160
http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79161
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No.
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
No.
What are the state civil commitment laws?
No civil commitment solely for sexual offenders
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?
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?
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 regarding sexual offense issues?
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
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Administration of Criminal Justice (House)
http://house.louisiana.gov/H_Cmtes/CriminalJustice.aspx
Judiciary (House)
http://house.louisiana.gov/H_Cmtes/Judiciary.aspx
Judiciary A (Senate)
http://senate.la.gov/JudiciaryA/Default.asp
Judiciary B (Senate)
http://senate.la.gov/JudiciaryB/Default.asp
Judiciary B (Senate)
http://senate.la.gov/JudiciaryC/Default.asp
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Find your legislators:
http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/FindMyLegislators.aspx
Legislator bios (House):
http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Bios.aspx?cid=H
Legislator bios (Senate):
http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Bios.aspx?cid=S
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
socpr@dps.la.gov
1-800-858-5510
P.O. Box 66614, Box A-6
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
http://www.lsp.org/socpr/contactus.html
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
None yet.
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
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Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.