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Register As a Victim

Receive information on the individual who committed the crime against you.

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As an individual affected by the criminal acts of another person, you have a right to participate in the justice system. If the individual who committed the crime has been sentenced to state custody and you want information about his or her status or the Department’s policies and programs or your rights and responsibilities, you may contact the Crime Victims Services Bureau.

Complete this form below if you wish to be notified when the person who committed a crime against you makes a successful court appeal, is placed in a transitional work program or released from physical custody, escapes, or is scheduled for a Board of Pardons or Committee on Parole hearing.

To receive notification, you must maintain a correct address and/or telephone number with the Bureau.

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Contact Information
First Name*
Last Name*
Telephone Number*
E-Mail Address*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Choose the option that best describes you*
- Direct victim of offense
- Witness to offense
- Parent/Guardian
Name of Direct Victim

Offender Information
Offender's Name
Offender's DPS&C Number
Offender's Date of Birth
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Offense
Parish of Conviction & Court Docket
Length of Sentence
Date of Sentencing
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Victim Information
Was this a sexual offense?*
- Yes
- No
Was the victim under 18 at the time the crime was committed?*
- Yes
- No
What is the victim's date of birth?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
How old was the victim at the time of the crime?

Other Information
Are you or any of your family members employed by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections at a state prison?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please indicate which facility.*
Offenders are generally prohibited from writing their victims. However, in the future, if the offender who harmed you wrote a letter accepting responsibility for the crime and the harm it caused, would you want to know that such a letter existed?*
- Yes
- No
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24-Hour Imprisoned Person Locator

LAVNS

A 24-hour imprisoned person locator service is available through the Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System (LAVNS). Call (866) 528-6748 toll free, or visit the online resource. For location and possible release date, you may also call (225) 383-4580.

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