La. Rev. Stat. § 14:81.5.1
Unlawful posting; records of certain hearings of the Board of Pardons and committee on parole
Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 14 — Criminal Law · Status: effective
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- La. Rev. Stat. § 14:81.5.1, Unlawful posting; records of certain hearings of the Board of Pardons and committee on parole, Louisiana, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-04, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2696703
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A. It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly and intentionally obtain any audio, written, or visual recording of any testimony presented by a victim, or the spouse or next of kin of a deceased victim, during an executive session of the Board of Pardons and committee on parole and to transfer such recording by the use of a computer online service, internet service, or any other means of electronic communication. Such service or communication shall include but not be limited to a local bulletin board service, internet chat room, electronic mail, or online messaging service.
B. The provisions of this Section shall not prohibit any of the following from requesting and obtaining a copy of the recording:
(1) The defendant.
(2) The lawyer or legal representative of the defendant.
(3) The victim, or spouse or next of kin of a deceased victim.
(4) The legal guardian of the victim.
(5) Any person who has been granted authorization pursuant to R.S. 15:574.12.1.
C. Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.