2021 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
Title 40 - Public Health and Safety
§1203.4. Confidentiality of criminal history records
RS 1203.4 - Confidentiality of criminal history records
A. All criminal history records received by the employer shall be confidential and shall be restricted to the exclusive use of the department and the employer requesting the information.
B. Except by court order or with the written consent of the person being investigated, the records or information obtained from or regarding the records shall not be released or otherwise disclosed to any other person or agency.
C. The records shall be destroyed after one year from the termination of employment of the person to whom such records relate. However, upon receipt of written consent by an applicant for employment with a health provider, the employer in receipt of a criminal history check may send a copy to the employer seeking the referral.
Acts 1993, No. 594, §1, eff. August 15, 1994; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.54 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
