Louisiana § RS 15:571.22 - Limitation of liability; release of information
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:571.22 — Limitation of liability; release of information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 15:571.22. Limitation of liability; release of information
Any probation and parole officer or specialist who releases or uses information contained in the case files of criminal offenders under his supervision, after first obtaining written consent of the district manager having jurisdiction over the offender, for the purpose of protecting the public shall be immune from civil or criminal liability that may otherwise be incurred or imposed. The immunity provided by this Section shall only apply when the officer or specialist acts in good faith and shall not extend to any such person who releases or uses information which is known to be false or releases or uses information with reckless disregard for its truth.
Acts 1997, No. 1437, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:571.22 cover?
Section RS 15:571.22 ("Limitation of liability; release of information") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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