Louisiana § RS 15:644 - Transmission of information to the bureau
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:644 — Transmission of information to the bureau, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 15:644. Transmission of information to the bureau
When a person who is required to register under the provisions of this Chapter is released from prison, or placed under parole, supervised release, or probation, the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall inform the person of the duty to register and shall obtain the information required for such registration and within five days of obtaining the necessary information, shall transmit this information to the bureau for inclusion in a central registry as provided in R.S. 15:645. The department shall also record the fingerprints of the person if they have not already been obtained.
Acts 2005, No. 163, §1, eff. June 28, 2005.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 15:644
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:644 cover?
Section RS 15:644 ("Transmission of information to the bureau") 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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