Louisiana § RS 15:661 - Disclosure prohibited
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:661 — Disclosure prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 15:661. Disclosure prohibited
A. Any person, by virtue of employment or official position, or any person contracting to carry out any functions pursuant to this Chapter, including any officer, employee, or agent of such contractor, who has possession of or access to individually identifiable anthropological or DNA information contained in the state forensic anthropology database shall not knowingly disclose it in any manner to any person or agency not authorized to receive it.
B. No person shall obtain individually identifiable anthropological or DNA information from the Louisiana Repository for Unidentified and Missing Persons Information Program without authorization to do so.
C. Nothing in this Chapter shall prohibit the release or sharing of information regarding the sex, race, approximate age, or appearance of an unidentified or missing person in an effort to identify or locate the person.
Acts 2006, No. 227, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 15:661
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:661 cover?
Section RS 15:661 ("Disclosure prohibited") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 15:661?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:661" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 15:661 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Louisiana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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