Louisiana Victim Notice and Registration Form Its Your
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Louisiana Victim Notice and Registration Form It’s Your Duty!
Victim Notification – a life saving measure
How many Victim Notification Forms have you completed?
Formerly known as the “yellow form” n Act 783 of the 1999 Legislative Session mandated the use of the “yellow form” effective January 2000. Been in effect nearly 10 years n Many officers admit that they have never heard of the yellow form, the Louisiana Victim Notice and Registration Form. n
Victims are NOT being NOTIFIED!
It’s the law…It’s your duty… R. S. 46: 1844 T READ IT (back of the yellow copy)
Time for a CHANGE Advisory Committee convened Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Louisiana District Attorneys Association Louisiana Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections Crime Victims Developed a NEW Louisiana Victim Notice and Registration Form
The NEW form n 4 part duplicate District Attorney Jail Victim Arresting Agency
Filling Out the Form Should be done immediately while the victim is still present n Use blue or black ink only n This form must be completed even if the victim declines to register for notification. n Every victim identified by the qualifying crimes must be offered the opportunity to register for victim notification…. . IT’S THE LAW. n
Filling out the form The deputy will complete section “A” of the form. Law Enforcement officer completes SECTION A John Doe 8/19/2009 Lafourche Parish S. O. 6/6/69 H-25252 -12 Dty. James Smith # 1289
John Doe Victim completes Section B 8/19/2009 Lafourche Parish S. O. 6/6/69 Officer should assist the victim if he or she is unable to write. H-25252 -12 Dty. James Smith # 1289 Thibodaux, Lafourche 8/19/2009 Jane Doe 35 3/15/1974 Same 200 Patriot Street Thibodaux Louisiana 70301 (985) 449 -4477 (985) 637 -1111 (985) 532 -2255 jdoe 32564@email. com xxx Make sure that the victim initials and signs the form in the correct place.
n There are four (4) copies on the Louisiana Victim Notification and Registration Form. n To assure all four copies get the information applied, use a ball point pen. n Press Hard n Do not use a felt or gel style pen.
What happens next… Victim is given the blue copy n Pink copy is brought to the jail when the suspect is brought in n Green copy is kept on file by the arresting agency n Yellow copy is sent to the DA’s office n
Pink Copy n By law, it is the responsibility of the jail to notify the victim of the offender’s release It’s the LAW R. S. 46: 1844 (3)
Document each attempt at notification!
Pink Copy Once the offender is released, the form should be kept on file. n It is your proof that you complied with the law. n Each agency should determine the best method for filing the pink forms. n Remember…these forms contain confidential information! n
Green copy n Kept on file by the arresting agency - Records Department - Victim Services Section, etc. These forms are CONFIDENTIAL! - not part of the case file - not public record!
Confidentiality R. S. 46: 1844 T (2) “All victim notice and registration forms, and the information contained therein, shall be kept confidential by all law enforcement and judicial agencies having possession. The information shall be used only for the purposes required by this law, and shall be released only upon court order after contradictory hearing. ”
What if a victim chooses NOT to register for notification? Still complete the form n Offender’s name (Section A) n Incident number (Section A) n Victim’s name (Section B) n
Arresting agency should keep the entire form on file. John Doe H-25252 -12 Jane Doe Initial and sign the form in the correct space. . . ”I decline. . ” (Victim may be provided the blue copy if they desire) Proves your compliance with the law.
LOUISIANA VICTIM NOTICE & REGISTRATION FORM DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Let’s talk about LAVNS Enhances the victim notification process n Does NOT replace the form n Anyone can register for LAVNS…even you! n
FAQ What happens if I forget how to fill out this form? Turn it over and read the back!
FAQ What if I’m not sure if a crime qualifies for notification? When in doubt…fill it out!
FAQ What happens if I forget to offer the form to the victim? It’s the law…. It’s your duty LIABILITY
FAQ Is law enforcement the only discipline that can offer notification and initiate the form? NO, any discipline can offer notification at any point.
FAQ What should I do if the victim does not answer the phone and does not have an email address? Make every attempt to contact the victim. LPSO – sends a deputy to the door
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Victim Notification Karla-beck@lpso. net
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