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LA Rev Stat § 40:2552 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2552. Use of motor vehicle dash cameras

RS 2552 - Use of motor vehicle dash cameras  No later than January 1, 2022, any law enforcement motor vehicle that is equipped with a dash camera that has the technology to automatically record upon the activation of the motor vehicle's police emergency lights shall utilize that technology.  Acts 2021, No. 430, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2553 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2553. Neck restraint prohibition

RS 2553 - Neck restraint prohibition  The use of choke holds and carotid holds are prohibited, except when the officer reasonably believes he or another person is at risk of great bodily harm or when deadly force is authorized.  Acts 2021, No. 430, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2601 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2601. Definitions

RS 2601 - Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) "Interest holder" means a secured party within the meaning of R.S. 10:9-102(a)(72) or the beneficiary of a perfected encumbrance pertaining to an interest in property. (2) "Owner" means a person, other than an interest holder, who has an interest in property and, if required by law, is in compliance with any statute requiring recordation or reflection in public records in order to perfect the interest against a bona fide purchaser for value. (3) "Proceeds" means property derived directly or indirectly from, maintained by, or realized through, an act or omission and includes any benefit, interest or property of any kind without reduction for expenses incurred for acquisition, maintenance, or any other purpose. (4) "Property" means anything of value, including movables and immovables, including the whole of any lot or tract of land and corporeal and incorporeal movable property, including currency, instruments, or securities, or any other kind of privilege, claim, or right and includes any interest therein. (5) "Seizure for forfeiture" means seizure of property by a law enforcement officer designated by the district attorney accompanied by a written assertion by the seizing agency or by a district attorney that the property is seized for forfeiture. Acts 1989, No. 375, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990; Acts 1997, No. 1334, §1; Acts 2001, No. 128, §15, eff. July 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2602 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2602. Jurisdiction and venue

RS 2602 - Jurisdiction and venue A. Except as provided in Subsection C, the appropriate district court has jurisdiction under the provisions of this Chapter if the property for which forfeiture is sought is within this state at the time the action is filed or the courts of this state have personal jurisdiction of an owner of or interest holder in the property. B. Except as provided in Subsection C, in addition to any venue otherwise provided under the provisions of this Chapter or any other provision of law, a proceeding for forfeiture under the provisions of this Chapter may be brought in the judicial district in which any part of the property is found or in the judicial district in which an owner or interest holder could be petitioned against civilly or criminally for the conduct alleged to give rise to the forfeiture. C. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter to the contrary, the criminal district court for the parish of Orleans shall have exclusive jurisdiction of all actions filed in the parish of Orleans seeking seizure or forfeiture of property or alleging conduct giving rise to forfeiture pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. Acts 1989, No. 375, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990; Acts 1990, No. 164, §1, eff. July 1, 1990.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2603 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2603. Conduct giving rise to forfeiture

RS 2603 - Conduct giving rise to forfeiture Any of the following conduct gives rise to forfeiture: (1) An act or omission punishable by confinement for more than one year under R.S. 40:961 et seq. whether or not there is a prosecution or conviction related to the act or omission. (2) An act or omission occurring outside this state, which would be subject to prosecution in the place of occurrence and would be described in Paragraph (1) of this Section if the act or omission occurred in this state, whether or not it is prosecuted in any state. (3) Any act or omission committed in furtherance of any violation of R.S. 40:961 et seq. which is punishable by confinement with or without hard labor, including any inchoate or preparatory offense, regardless of whether there is a prosecution or conviction related to the act or omission. Acts 1989, No. 375, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2604 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2604. Property subject to forfeiture

RS 2604 - Property subject to forfeiture The following property is subject to seizure and forfeiture as contraband, derivative contraband, or property related to contraband under the provision of Section 4 of Article I of the Constitution of Louisiana: (1) All controlled substances, raw materials, or controlled substance analogues that have been manufactured, distributed, dispensed, possessed, or acquired in violation of R.S. 40:961 et seq. (2) All property that is either: (a) Furnished or intended to be furnished by any person in exchange for a controlled substance in violation of R.S. 40:961 et seq. (b) Used or intended to be used in any manner to facilitate conduct giving rise to forfeiture, provided that a conveyance subject to forfeiture solely in connection with conduct in violation of R.S. 40:961 et seq. may be forfeited only pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. (3) Proceeds of any conduct giving rise to forfeiture. (4) All weapons possessed, used, or available for use in any manner to facilitate conduct giving rise to forfeiture. (5) Any interest or security in, claim against, or property or contractual right of any kind affording a source of control over any enterprise that a person has established, operated, controlled, conducted, or participated in the conduct of through conduct giving rise to forfeiture. Acts 1989, No. 375, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2605 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2605. Exemptions

RS 2605 - Exemptions A property interest is exempt from forfeiture under this Chapter if its owner or holder establishes all of the following: (1) That he is not legally accountable for the conduct giving rise to its forfeiture, did not consent to it, and did not know and could not reasonably have known of the conduct or that it was likely to occur. (2) That he had not acquired and did not stand to acquire substantial proceeds from the conduct giving rise to its forfeiture other than as an interest holder in bona fide commercial transaction. (3) That with respect to conveyances for transportation only, he did not hold the property jointly, in common, or in community with a person whose conduct gave rise to its forfeiture. (4) That he does not hold the property for the benefit of or as an agent for any person whose conduct gave rise to its forfeiture, and, if the owner or interest holder acquired his interest through any such person, the owner or interest holder acquired it as a bona fide purchaser for value not knowingly taking part in an illegal transaction. (5) That no person whose conduct gave rise to its forfeiture had the authority to convey the interest to a bona fide purchaser for value at the time of the conduct. (6) That the owner or interest holder acquired the interest after the completion of the conduct giving rise to its forfeiture and that the owner or interest holder acquired the interest under all of the following conditions: (a) As a bona fide purchaser for value who was not knowingly taking part in an illegal transaction. (b) Before the filing of a forfeiture lien on it and before the effective date of a Notice of Pending Forfeiture relating to it, and without notice of its seizure for forfeiture under this Chapter. (c) At the time the interest was acquired, there was no reasonable cause to believe that the property was subject to forfeiture or likely to become subject to forfeiture under this Chapter. Acts 1989, No. 375, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2606 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2606. Seizure of property

RS 2606 - Seizure of property A. Property that is not evidence of a criminal violation may be seized for forfeiture by any law enforcement agency designated by the district attorney, with or without process issued by any district court, on probable cause to believe that the property is subject to forfeiture under this Chapter. Within seventy-two hours, exclusive of holidays or weekends, after actual or constructive seizure, the seizing agency shall apply to the court for a warrant of seizure to hold the property pending forfeiture, unless such warrant has been previously obtained. Such application shall be on an affidavit under oath demonstrating that probable cause exists for seizure of the property, regardless of whether the proceedings to forfeit property are brought pursuant to federal or state action and regardless of whether the property has been the subject of a previous final judgment of forfeiture in the courts of any state or of the United States. The sufficiency of the warrant of seizure and affidavit under oath shall be determined in accordance with the law on search warrants. The court may order that the property be held pending forfeiture, on such terms and conditions as are reasonable in the discretion of the court. Upon a finding of no probable cause, the property shall be released to the established owner. B. A seizure for forfeiture without process is reasonable if made under circumstances in which a warrantless seizure or arrest would be reasonable in accordance with law. C. Property that is alleged to be evidence of a criminal violation may be seized for forfeiture by any law enforcement agency designated by the district attorney, with or without process issued by any district court, on probable cause to believe that the property is subject to forfeiture under this Chapter. Within seventy-two hours, exclusive of holidays or weekends, after service of notice of pending forfeiture, the seizing agency shall apply to the court for a warrant of seizure to hold the property pending forfeiture, unless such warrant has been previously obtained. Such application shall be on an affidavit under oath demonstrating that probable cause exists for seizure of the property, regardless of whether the proceedings to forfeit property are brought pursuant to federal or state action and regardless of whether the property has been the subject of a previous final judgment of forfeiture in the courts of any state or of the United States. The sufficiency of seizure and affidavit under oath shall be determined in accordance with the law on search warrants. The court may order that the property be held pending forfeiture, on such terms and conditions as are reasonable in the discretion of the court. D. Any seizing agency designated by the district attorney to make seizures for forfeiture shall notify the district attorney within ten days after such seizure. Acts 1989, No. 375, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990; Acts 1997, No. 1334, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2607 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2607. Property management and preservation

RS 2607 - Property management and preservation A. Property taken or detained under this Chapter is not subject to alienation, sequestration, or attachment. The seizing agency or the district attorney may authorize the release of the seizure for forfeiture on the property if forfeiture or retention is unnecessary, and the district attorney may transfer the action to another district attorney by discontinuing forfeiture proceedings in favor of forfeiture proceedings initiated by the other agency or district attorney. The property is deemed to be in the custody of the district attorney subject only to the orders and decrees of the court having jurisdiction over the forfeiture proceedings. The property is subject to the interests of secured parties or lienholders whose interests are exempt from forfeiture. B. If property is seized under this Chapter, the district attorney or his designee may do any of the following: (1) Remove the property to an appropriate place designated by the district attorney or his designee. (2) Place the property under constructive seizure by posting Notice of Pending Forfeiture on it, by giving Notice of Pending Forfeiture to its owners and interest holders, or by filing Notice of Pending Forfeiture in any appropriate public record relating to the property. (3) Remove the property to a storage area for safekeeping or, if the property is a negotiable instrument or money and is not needed for evidentiary purposes, deposit it in an interest bearing account. (4) Provide for another agency or custodian, including an owner, secured party, or lienholder, to take custody of the property and remove it to an appropriate location within the jurisdiction of the court. (5) Require the Department of Public Safety and Corrections or other law enforcement agency to take custody of the property and remove it to an appropriate location for disposition in accordance with law. (6) Release the property to the claimant without a court order if the district attorney determines forfeiture or retention is unnecessary. C. As soon as practicable after seizure for forfeiture, the seizing agency shall conduct a written inventory and estimate of the value of the property seized. D. If the hearing has not been held within sixty days of the filing of a lawsuit seeking forfeiture or one hundred eighty days of the seizure of any vessel, vehicle, aircraft, merchandise, or other property seized under the laws of this state and liable to perish or to waste or to be greatly reduced in value by keeping, or that the expense of keeping the same is disproportionate to the value thereof, the district attorney may petition the court, with notice to interest holders and claimants, to initiate a sale pending forfeiture to ensure that the value of the property is preserved throughout the court proceedings. Acts 1989, No. 375, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990; Acts 1992, No. 721, §1; Acts 2007, No. 71, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2609 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2609. Stipulation of exemptions

RS 2609 - Stipulation of exemptions A. The district attorney may make a stipulation of exemption available in the following manner: (1) If the district attorney makes a stipulation of exemption available, the district attorney shall so indicate in the Notice of Pending Forfeiture as provided in Section 2608 of this Chapter. (2) An owner of or an interest holder in the property may elect to file a claim within thirty days after the Notice of Pending Forfeiture or a request for a stipulation of exemption with the district attorney within thirty days after the notice, but no request may be filed after a court action has been commenced by the state. The claim or request shall comply with the requirements for claims in Section 2610 of this Chapter. B. The following shall apply if an owner or interest holder timely requests a stipulation of exemption: (1) The district attorney shall provide the seizing agency and the requesting party with a written proposed stipulation of exemption and statement of nonexempt interests relating to any or all interest in the property in response to each requesting party within one hundred and twenty days after the effective date of the Notice of Pending Forfeiture. (2) An owner of or interest holder in any property declared nonexempt may file a claim as described in Section 2610 of this Chapter within thirty days after notice pursuant to Paragraph (3) of Section 2608 of this Chapter of the statement of nonexempt interests. (3) The district attorney may elect to proceed as provided herein for judicial forfeiture at any time. (4) If no requesting party files a claim within thirty days after notice pursuant to Paragraph (3) of Section 2608 of this Chapter, of the statement of nonexempt interest, the stipulation of exemption and statement becomes final, and the district attorney shall proceed as provided in Sections 2615 and 2616 of this Chapter. (5) If a judicial forfeiture proceeding follows a Notice of Pending Forfeiture which provides for the availability of stipulation of exemption: (a) No duplicate or repetitive notice or claim is required. If a claim has been timely filed pursuant to Paragraph (2) of this Subsection, the claim shall be determined in a judicial forfeiture proceeding after the commencement of such a proceeding under the provisions of Sections 2612 and 2613 of this Chapter. (b) The proposed stipulation of exemption and statement of nonexempt interest responsive to all requesting parties who subsequently filed claims are void and will be regarded as rejected offers to compromise. C. If no request for stipulation or claim is timely filed, the district attorney shall proceed as provided in Sections 2615 and 2616 of this Chapter. Acts 1989, No. 375, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2610 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2610. Claims

RS 2610 - Claims A. Only an owner of or interest holder in property seized for forfeiture may file a claim, and shall do so in the manner provided in this Section. The claim shall be mailed to the seizing agency and to the district attorney by certified mail, return receipt requested, within thirty days after Notice of Pending Forfeiture. No extension of time for the filing of a claim shall be granted. B. The claim shall be in affidavit form, signed by the claimant under oath, and sworn to by the affiant before one who has authority to administer the oath, under penalty of perjury or false swearing and shall set forth all of the following: (1) The caption of the proceedings as set forth on the Notice of Pending Forfeiture or petition and the name of the claimant. (2) The address where the claimant will accept mail. (3) The nature and extent of the claimant's interest in the property. (4) The date, identity of the transferor, and the circumstances of the claimant's acquisition of the interest in the property. (5) The specific provision of this Chapter relied on in asserting that the property is not subject to forfeiture. (6) All essential facts supporting each assertion. (7) The specific relief sought. Acts 1989, No. 375, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2614 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2614. Substituted assets

RS 2614 - Substituted assets A. The court shall order the forfeiture of any other property of a claimant or owner up to the value of property found by the court to be subject to forfeiture under the provisions of Section 2604 of this Chapter if any of the property: (1) Cannot be located. (2) Has been transferred or conveyed to, sold to, or deposited with a third party. (3) Is beyond the jurisdiction of the court. (4) Has been substantially diminished in value while not in the actual physical custody of the seizing agency, district attorney, or his designee. (5) Has been commingled with other property making it incapable of partition in-kind without great detriment to the other property. (6) Is subject to any interest exempted from forfeiture under the provisions of this Chapter. B. In addition to any other remedy provided for by law, if a forfeiture lien or Notice of Pending Forfeiture has been filed and notice given pursuant to Section 2608 of this Chapter, or if a petition alleging conduct giving rise to forfeiture has been filed and notice given pursuant to such Section, the district attorney may institute an action in district court against any person with notice or actual knowledge who destroys, conveys, alienates, encumbers, further encumbers, disposes of, purchases, receives, removes from the jurisdiction of the court, conceals, or otherwise renders unavailable for forfeiture property alleged to be subject to forfeiture in the forfeiture lien, Notice of Pending Forfeiture, or petition. In such case, the court shall enter final judgment in an amount equal to the value of the lien not to exceed the fair market value of the property, or, if the property is subject to forfeiture, in an amount equal to the fair market value of the property, together with reasonable investigative expenses and attorney's fees. If a civil proceeding is pending in court, the action shall be heard by that court. Acts 1989, No. 375, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2615 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2615. Judicial disposition of property

RS 2615 - Judicial disposition of property A. If no claims are timely filed in an action in rem, the district attorney may apply for an order of forfeiture and allocation of forfeited property pursuant to Section 2616 of this Chapter. Upon a determination by the court that the district attorney's written application establishes the court's jurisdiction, the giving of proper notice, and facts sufficient to show probable cause for forfeiture, the court shall order the property forfeited to the state. B. After final disposition of all claims timely filed in an action in rem, or after final judgment and disposition of all claims timely filed in an action in personam, the court shall enter an order that the state has clear title to the forfeited property interest. Title to the forfeited property interest and its proceeds shall be deemed to have vested in the state on the commission of the conduct giving rise to the forfeiture under this Chapter. C. On order of the court forfeiting the subject property, the state may transfer good and sufficient title to any subsequent purchaser or transferee, and the title shall be recognized by all courts, by this state, and by all agencies of this state and any political subdivision. Likewise on entry of judgment in favor of a person claiming an interest in the property that is subject to proceedings to forfeit property under this Chapter, the court shall enter an order that the property or interest in property shall be released or delivered promptly to that person free of liens and encumbrances under this Chapter and that the person's cost bond shall be discharged. D. Upon motion by the district attorney, if it appears after a hearing that there was reasonable cause for the seizure for forfeiture or for the filing of the Notice of Pending Forfeiture or petition, the court shall cause a finding to be entered that reasonable cause existed, and the claimant is not entitled to costs or damages, and the person or seizing agency who made the seizure, and the district attorney, are not liable to suit or judgment on account of the seizure, suit or prosecution. E. The court shall order a claimant who fails to establish that a substantial portion of the claimant's interest is exempt from forfeiture under Section 2604 of this Chapter to pay the reasonable costs and expenses of the state for the investigation and prosecution of the matter, including reasonable attorney's fees, in connection with that claimant. Acts 1989, No. 375, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.