Louisiana § RS 39:17.4 - Privacy

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§ RS 39:17.4. Privacy

            The display of a credential shall not serve as consent or authorization for a law enforcement officer or any other person to search, view, or access any other data or application on the mobile device. If a person presents his mobile device to a law enforcement officer or any other person for purposes of displaying his digitized credential, the law enforcement officer or other person shall promptly return the mobile device to the person once he has had an opportunity to verify the credential.

            Acts 2019, No. 220, §1, eff. June 11. 2019.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:17.4 cover?

Section RS 39:17.4 ("Privacy") 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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