Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:539.4 – Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 15:571.11, when a fine is imposed pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 14:82.2(C) or 83(B)(1), (2), or (3), the sheriff or executive officer of t
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:539.4
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
Notwithstanding the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 15:571.11, when a fine is imposed pursuant to the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 14:82.2(C) or 83(B)(1), (2), or (3), the sheriff or executive officer of the court shall distribute five hundred dollars or one-half of the fine, whichever is greater, pursuant to the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 15:571.11 and the remainder of the fine shall be distributed as follows:
(1) Fifty percent of the proceeds from the imposition of the fine to the sheriff or law enforcement agency that made the arrest to be used for training officers in recognizing and the preventing of human trafficking.
(2) Fifty percent of the proceeds from the imposition of the fine to the district attorney, in furtherance of the administration of justice in the judicial district and to prevent future recidivism, to be paid to a program for victim services that counsels, treats, and helps victims of human trafficking or those who are charged or convicted of prostitution.
Acts 2018, No. 663, §2.