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LA Rev Stat § 46:2138 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2138. Assistance; clerk of court; domestic abuse advocate

RS 2138 - Assistance; clerk of court; domestic abuse advocate A. The clerk of court shall make forms available for making application for protective orders under this Part, provide clerical assistance to the petitioner when necessary, advise indigent applicants of the availability of filing in forma pauperis, provide the necessary forms, as supplied by the judicial administrator's office, Louisiana Supreme Court, and provide the services of a notary, where available, for completion of the affidavit required in R.S. 46:2134(D). B. Domestic abuse advocates may provide clerical assistance to petitioners in making an application for a protective order in accordance with this Part. C. For purposes of this Section, "domestic abuse advocate" means an employee or representative of a community based shelter providing services to victims of family violence or domestic abuse. Acts 1983, No. 195, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1156, §7; Acts 2011, No. 234, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2139 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2139. Other relief not affected

RS 2139 - Other relief not affected  The granting of any relief authorized under this Part shall not preclude any other relief authorized by law.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 782, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2141 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2141. Reporting

RS 2141 - Reporting  Whenever a law enforcement officer investigates an allegation of domestic abuse, whether or not an arrest is made, the officer shall make a written report of the alleged incident, including a statement of the complainant, and the disposition of the case.  Acts 1985, No. 442, §1, eff. July 12, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2142 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2142. Immunity

RS 2142 - Immunity  Any law enforcement officer reporting in good faith, exercising due care in the making of an arrest or providing assistance pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 46:2140 and 2141 shall have immunity from any civil liability that otherwise might be incurred or imposed because of the report, arrest, or assistance provided.  Acts 1985, No. 442, §1, eff. July 12, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2145 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2145. Creation; purpose and duties of the commission

RS 2145 - Creation; purpose and duties of the commission A. The Domestic Violence Prevention Commission is hereby created within the Department of Children and Family Services. B. The commission shall: (1) Assist local and state leaders in developing and coordinating domestic violence programs. (2) Conduct a continuing comprehensive review of all existing public and private domestic violence programs to identify gaps in prevention and intervention services and to increase coordination among public and private programs to strengthen prevention and intervention services. (3) Make recommendations with respect to domestic violence prevention and intervention. (4) Develop a state needs assessment and a comprehensive and integrated service delivery approach that meets the needs of all domestic violence victims. (5) Establish a method to transition domestic violence service providers toward evidence-based national best practices focusing on outreach and prevention. (6) Develop a plan that ensures state laws on domestic violence are properly implemented and provides training to law enforcement and the judiciary. (7) Develop a framework to collect and integrate data and measure program outcomes. C. The commission shall annually issue a report of its findings and recommendations to the governor, the speaker of the House of Representatives, and the president of the Senate. The commission shall issue its initial report on or before February 1, 2015, and no later than the first day of February each year thereafter. The report may include any recommendations for legislation that it deems necessary and appropriate. Legislation may be recommended by the commission only upon approval by a two-thirds vote of the commission members present. Acts 2014, No. 663, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2147 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2147. Meetings

RS 2147 - Meetings A. The commission shall hold public meetings quarterly except as otherwise provided by vote of the commission or by order of the chairman. B. A simple majority of the commission membership shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. C. The commission may establish subcommittees within the commission and appoint members to those subcommittees, including persons outside of the commission membership, as it deems necessary and appropriate to accomplish its goals. D. The Department of Children and Family Services shall provide to the commission such clerical, administrative, and technical assistance and support as may be necessary to enable the commission to accomplish its goals. Acts 2014, No. 663, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2148 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2148. State domestic violence coalition; appeal hearing prior to disciplinary action; notification requirements; mandatory representation

RS 2148 - State domestic violence coalition; appeal hearing prior to disciplinary action; notification requirements; mandatory representation  A. The state domestic violence coalition of Louisiana shall not take any action against a member of the coalition or domestic violence services provider that would adversely affect the member's or provider's ability to furnish shelter or supportive services to the victims of domestic abuse and their families in Louisiana unless all of the following conditions are satisfied:  (1) No less than thirty days prior to the disciplinary action being imposed, the state domestic violence coalition provided to the member or domestic violence services provider written notice containing a description of the proposed disciplinary action, the facts setting forth the basis for the proposed disciplinary action, and a statement that the member or provider has the right to request an appeal hearing before the state domestic violence coalition.  (2) If the member or domestic violence services provider requested an appeal hearing, the state domestic violence coalition gave the member or provider written notice of the scheduled appeal hearing and the opportunity to present arguments or evidence in support of the member's or provider's position.  B.(1) No later than forty-eight hours after any disciplinary action is taken by the coalition against any member of the coalition or domestic violence services provider, the state domestic violence coalition of Louisiana shall give written notice to the Department of Children and Family Services, the House and Senate committees on health and welfare, and the representative and senator for any district for which the member or provider renders services.  (2) The written notification required by this Section shall contain, at a minimum, a description of the disciplinary action and the facts setting forth the basis for the disciplinary action. However, the written notification and any other disclosure shall not contain any privileged communications or records and shall be communicated to the parties listed in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection in strict compliance with the provisions of R.S. 46:2124.1.  C. For the purposes of this Section, "shelter", "state domestic violence coalition", and "supportive services" have the same meaning assigned in 42 U.S.C. 10402.  Acts 2015, No. 328, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2151 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2151. Dating violence

RS 2151 - Dating violence  A. A victim of a dating partner, as defined in Subsection B of this Section, shall be eligible to receive all services, benefits, and other forms of assistance provided by Chapter 28 of this Title.  B. For purposes of this Section, "dating partner" means any person who is involved or has been involved in a sexual or intimate relationship with the offender characterized by the expectation of affectionate involvement independent of financial considerations, regardless of whether the person presently lives or formerly lived in the same residence with the offender. "Dating partner" shall not include a casual relationship or ordinary association between persons in a business or social context.  C. For purposes of this Section, "dating violence" includes but is not limited to physical or sexual abuse and any offense against the person as defined in the Criminal Code of Louisiana, except negligent injury and defamation, committed by one dating partner against the other.  Acts 2001, No. 1180, §1; Acts 2003, No. 750, §6; Acts 2017, No. 84, §3.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2161 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2161. Human trafficking victims services plan; children

RS 2161 - Human trafficking victims services plan; children  A. With respect to children found to be victims of human trafficking, the Department of Children and Family Services, in conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Health, shall develop a plan for the delivery of services to victims of human trafficking. Such plan shall include provisions for:  (1) Identifying victims of human trafficking in Louisiana.  (2) Assisting victims of human trafficking with applying for federal and state benefits and services to which they may be entitled.  (3) Coordinating the delivery of health, mental health, housing, education, job training, child care, victims' compensation, legal, and other services to victims of human trafficking.  (4) Preparing and disseminating educational and training programs and materials to increase awareness of human trafficking and services available to victims of human trafficking among local departments of social services, public and private agencies and service providers, and the public.  (5) Referring child victims to the appropriate community-based services for victims of human trafficking.  (6) Assisting victims of human trafficking with family reunification or return to their place of origin, if the victims so desire.  B. In developing the plan, the departments shall work together with such other state and federal agencies, public and private entities, and other stakeholders as they deem appropriate.  C.(1) Each private entity that provides services to victims pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall submit to the governor's office of human trafficking prevention and to the Department of Children and Family Services an annual report on their operations including information on the services offered, geographic areas served, the number of persons served, and individual status updates on each person served. This information shall not include the name, address, or other identifying information of the person served. The governor's office of human trafficking prevention shall compile the data from all of the reports submitted pursuant to the provisions of this Subsection and shall provide this information to the legislature on or before the first day of February each year.  (2) Each statewide and local law enforcement entity that investigates cases of human trafficking or related sexual offenses and that provides services to victims pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall submit to the governor's office of human trafficking prevention and to the Department of Children and Family Services an annual report on their operations including information on type of investigation, outcome of the investigation, and any services offered to victims, and demographic information related to the case and services offered.  Acts 2013, No. 429, §2, eff. June 24, 2013; Acts 2014, No. 564, §4; Acts 2021, No. 352, §2, eff. June 17, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2161.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2161.1. Human trafficking victims services plan; adults

RS 2161.1 - Human trafficking victims services plan; adults  A. With respect to any person referred to the Department of Children and Family Services who is eighteen years of age or older and who is found to be a victim of human trafficking in which the trafficking activity included commercial sexual activity or any sexual conduct constituting a crime under the laws of this state, the department shall refer the person to the appropriate department, agency, or entity to provide the person with the following:  (1) Assistance in applying for federal and state benefits and services to which the victim may be entitled.  (2) Coordination of the delivery of health care, mental health care, housing, education, job training, child care, victims' compensation, legal, and other services available to victims of human or sex trafficking.  (3) Referral to the appropriate community-based services to the extent that such services are available.  (4) Assistance with family reunification or returning to the victim's place of origin, if the victim so desires.  B. In coordinating these services for the victim, the department shall work together with such other state and federal agencies, public and private entities, and other stakeholders as they deem appropriate.  C.(1) Each private entity that provides services to victims pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall submit to the governor's office of human trafficking prevention and to the Department of Children and Family Services an annual report on their operations including information on the services offered, training or certifications received specific to human trafficking, geographic areas served, the number of persons served, and individual status updates on each person served. This information shall not include the name, address, or other identifying information of the person served. The governor's office of human trafficking prevention shall compile the data from all of the reports submitted pursuant to the provisions of this Subsection and shall provide this information to the legislature on or before the first day of February each year.  (2) Each statewide and local law enforcement entity that investigates cases of human trafficking or related sexual offenses and that provides services to victims pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall submit to the governor's office of human trafficking prevention and to the Department of Children and Family Services an annual report on their operations including information on the type of investigation, outcome of the investigation, and any services offered to victims, and demographic information related to the case and services offered.  Acts 2014, No. 564, §4; Acts 2021, No. 352, §2, eff. June 17, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2162 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2162. Assistance to victims of human trafficking

RS 2162 - Assistance to victims of human trafficking A. Classification of victims of human trafficking. As soon as practicable after the initial encounter with a person who reasonably appears to a law enforcement agency, a district attorney's office, or the office of the attorney general to be a victim of human trafficking, such agency or office shall: (1) Notify the Crime Victims Services Bureau of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections that such person may be eligible for services under this Chapter. (2) Make a preliminary assessment of whether such victim or possible victim of human trafficking appears to meet the criteria for certification as a victim of a severe form of trafficking as defined in the federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act (22 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.) or appears to be otherwise eligible for any federal, state, or local benefits and services. (a) If it is determined that the victim or possible victim appears to meet such criteria, then the agency or office shall report the finding to the victim and shall refer the child victim to appropriate services available, including legal services providers. (b) If the victim or possible victim is under the age of eighteen or is an adult in need of protective services pursuant to the provisions of the Adult Protective Services Act, the agency or office shall also notify the appropriate protective service agency. B. Law enforcement assistance with respect to immigration. (1) After the agency or office makes a preliminary assessment pursuant to Paragraph (A)(2) of this Section that a victim or possible victim of human trafficking appears to meet the criteria for certification as a victim of a severe form of trafficking as defined in the federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act, and upon the request of such victim, the agency or office shall provide the victim or possible victim of human trafficking with a completed and executed United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-914, Supplement B, Declaration of Law Enforcement Officer for Victim of Human Trafficking in Persons, or a USCIS Form I-918, Supplement B, U Nonimmigrant Status Certification, or both. These forms shall be completed by the certifying officer in accordance with the forms' instructions and applicable rules and regulations. (2) The victim or possible victim of human trafficking may choose which form to have the certifying officer complete. Acts 2013, No. 429, §2, eff. June 24, 2013.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2163 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2163. Civil cause of action for victims of human trafficking

RS 2163 - Civil cause of action for victims of human trafficking An individual who is a victim of human trafficking shall have a civil cause of action in district court for injunctive relief and to recover actual damages, compensatory damages, punitive damages, and for any other appropriate relief. A prevailing plaintiff shall also be awarded court costs and attorney fees. Treble damages shall be awarded on proof of actual damages where the defendant's actions were willful and malicious. Acts 2013, No. 429, §2, eff. June 24, 2013.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2167 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2167. Meetings

RS 2167 - Meetings  A. The commission shall hold public meetings quarterly except as otherwise provided by vote of the commission or by order of the chairperson. The governor shall call the first meeting by August 1, 2017.  B. A simple majority of the commission membership shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.  C. The commission may establish subcommittees within the commission and appoint members to those subcommittees, including persons outside of the commission membership, as it deems necessary and appropriate to accomplish its goals.  D. The office of human trafficking prevention within the office of the governor shall provide to the commission such clerical, administrative, and technical assistance and support as may be necessary to enable the commission to accomplish its goals.  Acts 2017, No. 181, §1, eff. June 12, 2017; Acts 2021, No. 352, §2, eff. June 17, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2169 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2169. Office of human trafficking prevention

RS 2169 - Office of human trafficking prevention  A. The office of human trafficking prevention is hereby created within the office of the governor for the purpose of coordinating resources of public and private entities that develop, manage, operate, and support services and programs for human trafficking victims. The office shall exercise the powers and duties provided in this Part or otherwise provided by law.  B. The office shall be administered by an executive director who shall be appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, to serve at his pleasure.  C. The executive director shall employ necessary staff to carry out the duties and functions of the office as provided in this Part or as otherwise provided by law.  Acts 2021, No. 352, §2, eff. June 17, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2169.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2169.1. Powers and duties

RS 2169.1 - Powers and duties  The office shall have the following powers and duties:  (1) To collect all relevant information including facts and statistics related to human trafficking.  (2) To conduct studies of human trafficking activity in Louisiana.  (3) To identify and make available to state agencies and other stakeholders the information on the best practices related to human trafficking activities and the prevention thereof in Louisiana and throughout the nation.  (4) To develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan to prevent human trafficking and address the needs of human trafficking victims, which shall be provided to the legislature, the Department of Children and Family Services, and any entity required to submit a report under the provisions of R.S. 46:2161(C) and Children's Code Article 725.2(B) by February 1, 2022.  (5) To assist state agencies in reducing duplication of effort in the prevention of human trafficking and the provision of services to human trafficking victims.  (6) To monitor availability of funds from federal and other sources for financing the provision of services to and programs for human trafficking victims and seek funding where appropriate.  (7) To assist state departments and agencies and other stakeholders in drafting plans to maximize the impact of the use of such funds.  (8) To maintain a current list of public and private stakeholders providing services to and programs for human trafficking victims.  (9) To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of programs that provide services to and programs for human trafficking victims, and annually report its findings and recommendations to the legislature, the Department of Children and Family Services, and any entity required to submit a report under the provisions of R.S. 46:2161(C) and Children's Code Article 725.2(B).  (10) To provide the leadership and clerical, administrative, and technical assistance and support necessary for the Louisiana Human Trafficking Prevention Commission and the Human Trafficking Prevention Commission Advisory Board to fulfill their duties.  (11) To create and submit reports as required by law.  (12) To compile and submit data to the legislature as provided by law.  (13) To perform all functions reasonably necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the office is created.  Acts 2021, No. 352, §2, eff. June 17, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2171 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2171. Statement of purpose

RS 2171 - Statement of purpose The legislature hereby finds and declares that there is a present and growing need to develop innovative strategies and services which will reduce and treat the trauma of stranger and acquaintance stalking. The nature of stalking allegations are sometimes not easily substantiated to meet the prosecution's burden of proving the case beyond a reasonable doubt, and victims of stalking are left without protection. Orders of protection are a proven deterrent that can protect victims of stalking from further victimization; however, many victims are forced to pursue civil orders of protection through ordinary process, often unrepresented, rather than through a shortened, summary proceeding. Additionally, victims of stalking are not always aware of the vast resources available to assist them in recovering from the trauma associated with being a victim of stalking. It is the intent of the legislature to provide a civil remedy for victims of stalking that will afford the victim immediate and easily accessible protection. Acts 2014, No. 355, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2171.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2171.1. Jurisdiction

RS 2171.1 - Jurisdiction Any district court in the state of Louisiana which is empowered to hear civil matters shall have jurisdiction over proceedings appropriate to it under this Chapter. Acts 2014, No. 355, §2.