Louisiana

Verified 2026-06-07

AWA compliant: Yes
Tier system: Offense-based, 3 tiers (AWA-aligned). Tier I, II, III. *La. R.S. § 15:540 et seq.*
Registration duration: Tier I: 15 yrs; Tier II: 25 yrs; Tier III: Lifetime. *§ 15:544*
Check-in frequency: Tier I: Annually; Tier II: Every 180 days; Tier III: Every 90 days. *§ 15:542*
Residency restriction: 1,000 ft from schools, daycare, parks, playgrounds, school bus stops. *§ 14:91.1*
Employer listed: Yes (employer name and address). *§ 15:542(C)*
Relief available: Tier I: Petition after 10 yrs. Tier II: Limited petition after 25 yrs. Tier III: No removal except through governor's pardon. *§ 15:544(D)*

Statutes and sources

§ 15:542 — In-person check-in frequency· verified 2026-06-16
§ 15:542(C) — Public registry employer listing· verified 2026-06-16
§ 15:544 — Registration duration by tier· verified 2026-06-16
§ 15:544(D) — Petition for removal· verified 2026-06-16
La. R.S. § 14:91.1 — Statewide residency restriction (1,000 ft)· verified 2026-06-16
La. R.S. § 15:540 et seq. — Sex offender registration· verified 2026-06-16

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