Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15

La. C.Cr.P. § 15:549: Notification of release or escape of inmate

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

The Department of Public Safety and Corrections must notify police, sheriffs, victims, and witnesses when certain inmates convicted of sex offenses or crimes against minors are released, placed, or escape from custody.

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