RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 354 (SB 101) 2018 Regular Session Morrell
Prior law provided for the creation of the of La. Sexual Assault Task Force within the office
of the attorney general to examine issues related to forensic examinations of sexual assault
victims and investigation of sexual assault cases. Prior law further required the task force
to report its findings and recommendations no later than Dec. 31, 2012.
New law replaces the task force with the La. Sexual Assault Oversight Commission (the
commission) within the office of the attorney general to develop recommendations for a
standardized sexual assault collection kit and protocols for forensic medical examinations
to be used statewide.
New law provides for the membership of the commission and provides that members shall
serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and without compensation.
New law provides that certain expenses may be paid by the commission member's employer
or appointing authority.
New law provides that the attorney general shall serve as chairman and the office of the
attorney general shall provide staff and administrative services to the commission.
New law requires the commission to meet at least once every three months and requires that
a majority of total commission membership constitutes a quorum and requires affirmative
vote of a majority of the quorum present and voting to take action.
New law requires the commission to continuously review its standards and protocols and
make changes as necessary to stay current with technological advancements and best
practices.
New law requires the attorney general to promulgate all rules necessary to implement the
recommendations of the commission.
Effective August 1, 2018.
(Amends R.S. 15:555 and 556; adds R.S. 36:706(D))