Louisiana Revised Statutes 42:1702 – A. No political subdivision, when filling an employment position, may inquire on an initial application form about a prospective employee’s arrest record.
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 42:1702
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
A. No political subdivision, when filling an employment position, may inquire on an initial application form about a prospective employee’s arrest record.
B. This prohibition does not preclude a political subdivision from inquiring about convictions, pending felony criminal charges, or pleas of nolo contendere of a prospective employee on the initial application form.
C. This Section does not apply to any employment position for which a criminal background check is required by law.
Acts 2019, No. 392, §1.