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LA Rev Stat § 15:484 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§484. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.

RS 484 - Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 15:485 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§485. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.

RS 485 - Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 15:486 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§486. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.

RS 486 - Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 15:487 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§487. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.

RS 487 - Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 15:488 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§488. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.

RS 488 - Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 15:489 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§489. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.

RS 489 - Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 15:490 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§490. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.

RS 490 - Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 15:491 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§491. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.

RS 491 - Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 15:492 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§492. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.

RS 492 - Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 15:493 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§493. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.

RS 493 - Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 15:494 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§494. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.

RS 494 - Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 15:495 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§495. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.

RS 495 - Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 15:496 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§496. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.

RS 496 - Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 15:497 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§497. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.

RS 497 - Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 15:498 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§498. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.

RS 498 - Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 515, §8., eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 15:499 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§499. Certificates of analysis

RS 499 - Certificates of analysis A. All criminalistics laboratories established by laws of this state or by laws of the United States, and all coroners, forensic pathologists, and other persons, partnerships, corporations, and other legal entities practicing in fields of knowledge and expertise in the gathering, examination, and analysis of evidence by scientific means are authorized to make proof of examination and analysis of physical evidence by the certificate of the person making the examination or analysis. Such certificate shall list: (1) The date and time such evidence was delivered to such facility. (2) The name of the person making such delivery, and the person receiving same. (3) A brief description of the evidence. (4) The type of examination or analysis requested. (5) The name of the person making the examination or analysis. (6) The date or dates of the examination or analysis. (7) The results of the examination or analysis. B. The certificate shall give the name and address of the facility in which the examination or analysis was made, and shall be signed by the person making the examination or analysis. C. Criminalistics laboratories are authorized to utilize electronic signatures in order to comply with the provisions of Subsection B of this Section once final review of the certificate of analysis is completed. For purposes of this Section, "electronic signature" shall mean an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record. D. All organizations, entities, or persons issuing certificates as set forth in this Section shall retain and provide upon written request all of the following: (1) A description of each analyst's educational background, training, and experience. (2) A listing of all accreditations held by the laboratory or individual. Added by Acts 1976, No. 439, §1; Acts 1986, No. 675, §1; Acts 2004, No. 382, §1; Acts 2010, No. 693, §1; Acts 2012, No. 69, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 15:500 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§500. Admissibility

RS 500 - Admissibility   In all criminal cases; and in all cases in juvenile court; or in all family courts which are of a criminal nature, and in civil forfeiture proceedings arising from criminal activity, the courts of this state shall receive as evidence any certificate made in accordance with R.S. 15:499 subject to the conditions contained in this Section and R.S. 15:501. The certificate shall be received in evidence as prima facie proof of the facts shown thereon, and as prima facie proof of proper custody of the physical evidence listed thereon from time of delivery of the evidence to the facility until its removal therefrom.  Added by Acts 1976, No. 439, §1. Amended by Acts 1981, No. 142, §1; Acts 1986, No. 675, §1; Acts 2020, No. 39, §1, eff. June 4, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 15:501 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§501. Notice of opposing party and opportunity to cross-examine expert; certification of subpoena request

RS 501 - Notice of opposing party and opportunity to cross-examine expert; certification of subpoena request  A. Except as provided in Subsection F of this Section, the party seeking to introduce a certificate made in accordance with R.S. 15:499 shall, not less than forty-five days prior to the commencement of the trial, give written notice of intent to offer proof by certificate. Such notice shall include a copy of the certificate.  B. The attorney for the defendant, or the defendant acting in his own defense, if not represented by counsel, may demand that the person making the examination or analysis testify by filing a written demand and serving it upon the department attorney, district attorney, or attorney general seeking to introduce the certificate. If such a demand is made timely as set forth below, the certificate shall not constitute prima facie proof of the facts thereon as set forth in R.S. 15:500.  C. Demand for the testimony of the person making the examination or analysis shall be filed and served by counsel for the defendant, or by a defendant acting as his own counsel, except as provided in Subsection F of this Section, within thirty days of the receipt of the notice provided for in Subsection A of this Section. The trial court may extend the period for good cause shown if such request is made prior to the expiration of the period.  D. If no request for additional time is made prior to the expiration of the period, an extension of time in which to make such a demand may be made only upon a showing of exceptional circumstances. Any allegation that such circumstances exist shall constitute a preliminary plea on the defendant's behalf for the purposes of Code of Criminal Procedure Article 580. The demand shall be made in writing and notice shall be served on the department attorney, district attorney, or the attorney general prosecuting the matter. The court shall conduct a contradictory hearing to determine if the extension is warranted.  E. The filing of a demand by the defendant does not prevent the admission of the certificate or its contents in any other manner otherwise appropriate pursuant to the Code of Evidence or its ancillaries.  F. A party in a case in juvenile court which is of a noncriminal nature seeking to introduce a certificate made in accordance with R.S. 15:499 shall, not less than five days prior to the commencement of the trial, give written notice of intent to offer proof of certificate. Such notice shall include a copy of the certificate. Demands for testimony made pursuant to Subsection B of this Section shall be made within three days of receipt of the notice.  Added by Acts 1976, No. 439, §1; Acts 1986, No. 675, §1; Acts 1990, No. 850, §1; Acts 2010, No. 693, §1; Acts 2020, No. 39, §1, eff. June 4, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 15:502 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§502. Testimony by simultaneous broadcast

RS 502 - Testimony by simultaneous broadcast  A. The court may authorize the following persons to testify by simultaneous transmission through audiovisual equipment, if such technology is available in the courtroom, during any criminal proceeding; juvenile court proceeding; or any family court proceeding which is of a criminal nature, and any civil forfeiture proceeding arising from alleged criminal activity:  (1) Employees of criminalistics laboratories.  (2) Coroners.  (3) Forensic pathologists.  (4) Any other person practicing in the field of knowledge and expertise in the gathering, examination, and analysis of evidence by scientific means.  B. The party seeking to offer testimony as provided in Subsection A of this Section shall, in all cases, except those in juvenile court which are of a noncriminal nature, provide written notice to opposing counsel not less than thirty days prior to the commencement of the proceeding. A party in a case in juvenile court which is of a noncriminal nature seeking to offer testimony as provided in Subsection A of this Section shall provide written notice to opposing counsel not less than three days prior to the commencement of the proceeding.  C. The party seeking to introduce testimony in this manner shall be responsible for coordinating the audiovisual feed into the courtroom. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to require court personnel to assist in the preparation or presentation of testimony provided by the provisions of this Section.  D. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as to prohibit the use of a subpoena to compel any such witness to physically appear and testify in person. When the attorney for the defendant, or the defendant acting in his own defense, requests that a subpoena be issued to the person who performed the examination or analysis, the request shall be in writing or shall contain a certification that the attorney or the defendant intends in good faith to conduct the cross-examination.  Acts 2009, No. 272, §1; Acts 2020, No. 39, §1, eff. June 4, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 15:511 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§511. Court reporters, retention and destruction of notes and recordings of criminal cases

RS 511 - Court reporters, retention and destruction of notes and recordings of criminal cases  A. The court reporter shall retain indefinitely all notes and tape recordings of a criminal case. However, if the record of the trial or other criminal proceeding is fully transcribed, the court reporter shall retain all notes and tape recordings which have been fully transcribed for a period of not less than two years after transcription is completed. In criminal cases where all defendants are acquitted, the court reporter need not retain the notes and tape recordings. The court reporter shall destroy any notes and tape recordings of any matter upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction.  B. The notes and tape recordings of any criminal case which are retained by a court reporter pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall be the property of the court in which the case was heard. The court reporter shall have the duty to retain and maintain all such notes and tape recordings pursuant to the provisions of this Section, although the notes and tape recordings shall remain the property of the court.  Acts 1986, No. 546, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 15:521 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§521. Certificates of official driving records

RS 521 - Certificates of official driving records A. Upon the request of any party to a criminal case, or to a case in juvenile or family court which is of a criminal nature, or to a civil forfeiture proceeding arising from criminal activity, the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles, is authorized to make proof of the official driving record of a person by the certificate of the assistant secretary or the assistant secretary's designees. Such certificate shall include the following information: (1) The date and time the certificate is completed. (2) The name, physical and mailing address, driver's license number, social security number if available, the date of birth, and any other identifying information that may be on file with the department of the person whose driving record is being certified. (3) A description of all convictions on the person's driving record, including date of offense, date of conviction, the convicting court, and a description of the offense for which the person was convicted. The convictions shall be included in the certificate even if the conviction has been set aside and dismissed in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure. (4) A description of all suspensions or revocations on the person's driving record: (a) The description shall include the date the suspension commences, the date the suspension ends if applicable, and the reason for the suspension. (b) If the suspension or revocation is stayed or pending, the certificate shall indicate that fact. (c) The description should indicate if a suspension or revocation has been reinstated and, if so, should also indicate the date of reinstatement. (5) Such other information as the department may deem appropriate or necessary. B. The certificate shall be signed by the assistant secretary or a person designated by the assistant secretary to complete the certificate. C. The certificate shall not be a public record and shall be used only in accordance with R.S. 15:522. Acts 2003, No. 631, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 15:522 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§522. Admissibility

RS 522 - Admissibility In all criminal cases and in all cases in juvenile or family courts which are of a criminal nature, and in civil forfeiture proceedings arising from criminal activity, the courts of this state shall receive as evidence any certificate made in accordance with R.S. 15:521 subject to the conditions contained in this Section and R.S. 15:523. The certificate shall be received in evidence as prima facie proof of the facts shown thereon. Acts 2003, No. 631, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 15:523 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§523. Notice of opposing party and opportunity to cross-examine expert; certification of subpoena request

RS 523 - Notice of opposing party and opportunity to cross-examine expert; certification of subpoena request A. The party seeking to introduce a certificate made in accordance with R.S. 15:521 shall, not less than ten days prior to the commencement of the trial, give written notice of intent to offer proof by certificate. Such notice shall include a copy of the certificate. B.(1) The party against whom such certificate is offered shall be permitted to subpoena on cross-examination a representative of the department. If the subpoena is requested at least five days prior to the commencement of trial or the person subpoenaed responds to the subpoena, the certificate shall not be prima facie proof of the facts shown thereon. (2) When the attorney for the defendant, or the defendant acting in his own defense, requests that a subpoena issue to a representative of the department, the request shall be in writing and shall contain a certification that the attorney or the defendant intends in good faith to conduct the cross-examination. Acts 2003, No. 631, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 15:529.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§529.2. Intensive parole supervision for certain habitual offenders

RS 529.2 - Intensive parole supervision for certain habitual offenders  A. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, the secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections may release to intensive parole supervision any person sentenced pursuant to R.S. 15:529.1 and denied eligibility for diminution of sentence when the offender meets the requirements of this Section and of any rules or regulations adopted by the secretary in accordance with the provisions of this Section.  B. The secretary may release offenders pursuant to the provisions of this Section only if all of the following conditions exist:  (1) The offender has no convictions for a crime of violence as defined in R.S. 14:2(B) or a sex offense as defined in R.S. 15:541.  (2) The offender is within six months of his projected release date.  (3) The offender has not committed any major disciplinary offenses in the twelve consecutive months prior to release.  (4) The offender has completed the mandatory minimum of one hundred hours of prerelease programming in accordance with R.S. 15:827.1.  (5) The offender has completed substance abuse treatment as applicable.  (6) The offender has obtained a high school equivalency diploma, unless the offender has previously obtained a high school diploma or is deemed by a certified educator as being incapable of obtaining a high school equivalency diploma due to a learning disability. If the offender is deemed incapable of obtaining a high school equivalency diploma, the offender shall complete at least one of the following:  (a) A literacy program.  (b) An adult basic education or general education development program.  (c) A job skills program.  (7) The offender has obtained a low-risk level designation determined by a validated risk assessment instrument approved by the secretary.  (8) The offender has completed a reentry program to be determined by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.  Acts 2014, No. 191, §1; Acts 2019, No. 369, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 15:536 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§536. Definitions

RS 536 - Definitions A. For purposes of this Chapter, "sexual offender" means a person who has violated R.S. 14:89 (crime against nature), R.S. 14:89.1 (aggravated crime against nature), R.S. 14:93.5 (sexual battery of persons with infirmities), or any provision of Subpart C of Part II, or Subpart A(1) of Part V, of Chapter 1 of Title 14 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. B. For purposes of this Chapter, "serial sexual offender" means a person who has on two or more occasions previously pleaded guilty, nolo contendere, or has been found guilty of violating R.S. 14:42, 42.1, 43, 43.1, 43.2, 43.3, 43.4, 43.5, 78, 78.1, 80, 81, 81.1, 81.2, 89.1, or 107.1(C)(2). Acts 1989, No. 194, §2; Acts 1999, No. 1209, §1; Acts 2001, No. 1206, §1; Acts 2012, No. 50, §1; Acts 2014, No. 602, §5, eff. June 12, 2014; Acts 2014, No. 811, §7, eff. June 23, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 15:537 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§537. Sentencing of sexual offenders; serial sexual offenders

RS 537 - Sentencing of sexual offenders; serial sexual offenders A. If a person is convicted of or pleads guilty to, or where adjudication has been deferred or withheld for a violation of R.S. 14:80 (felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile), R.S. 14:81 (indecent behavior with juveniles), R.S. 14:81.1 (pornography involving juveniles), R.S. 14:81.2 (molestation of a juvenile or a person with a physical or mental disability), R.S. 14:81.3 (computer-aided solicitation of a minor), R.S. 14:89 (crime against nature), R.S. 14:89.1 (aggravated crime against nature), R.S. 14:93.5 (sexual battery of persons with infirmities), or any provision of Subpart C of Part II of Chapter 1 of Title 14 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and is sentenced to imprisonment for a stated number of years or months, the person shall not be eligible for diminution of sentence for good behavior. B. The court shall sentence a person who has on two or more occasions previously pleaded guilty, nolo contendere, or has been found guilty of violating R.S. 14:42, 42.1, 43, 43.1, 43.2, 43.3, 43.4, 43.5, 80, 81, 81.1, 81.2, 89(A)(2), 89.1, or 107.1(C)(2) to life imprisonment without the benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence. Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 110, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1209, §1; Acts 2001, No. 1206, §1; Acts 2003, No. 1193, §1; Acts 2008, No. 25, §1, eff. May 30, 2008; Acts 2008, No. 461, §1, eff. June 25, 2008; Acts 2008, No. 646, §2, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2011, No. 67, §3; Acts 2012, No. 50, §1; Acts 2014, No. 602, §5, eff. June 12, 2014; Acts 2014, No. 811, §7, eff. June 23, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 15:539 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§539. Notification by school superintendents of allegations of the commission of a sex offense

RS 539 - Notification by school superintendents of allegations of the commission of a sex offense The superintendent of each city, parish, or other local public school system or his designee shall notify the local law enforcement agency of any allegation made by a student of the commission of a sex offense as defined in R.S. 15:541. Such notification shall be made by the superintendent within twenty-four hours of the time the student notified the superintendent or other appropriate school personnel, as provided for by rules adopted by each city, parish or other local public school board. Acts 2003, No. 215, §1; Acts 2007, No. 460, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2008.