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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 139 Engrossed 2019 Regular Session Dwight
Abstract: Provides for a processing fee of $5 for background checks by any local law enforcement
agency, public higher education institution, or sheriff.
Present law authorizes any local law enforcement agency, La. public higher education institution
which employs full-time police officers commissioned by the La. State Police, or sheriff to conduct
any screening function conducted by the La. Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information,
except screening functions conducted for entities regulated by any office of DPS&C, and provides
for a reasonable processing fee of not more than $15 per inquiry for information provided.
Present law further provides that when a sheriff conducts the screening, $5 of the processing fee shall
be remitted to the La. Sheriffs' Association for the operation of the La. Civil and Criminal
Information Network (LACCIE).
Proposed law changes the present law processing fee from $15 to $5 per background check. Further
requires a technology fee of $5 to be assessed for each civil background check conducted, to be
distributed to the La. Sheriffs' Association for the enhancement of criminal history data collection.
Effective upon completion or substantial completion of a statewide civil scan applicant processing
solution or March 31, 2020, whichever is earlier.
(Amends R.S. 15:587(D)) Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Administration of Criminal
Justice to the original bill:
1. Provide that the Act becomes effective upon completion or substantial completion of a
statewide civil scan applicant processing solution or March 31, 2020, whichever is
earlier.