Provides that certain photographs, audio or video recordings, digital images regarding a crime scene or used in a criminal prosecution are not public records available for release or to be copied except by court order. (8/1/26)

SB 106 Original 2026 Regular Session Kleinpeter

Present law provides exceptions to public records for law enforcement agencies.

Proposed law creates a new exception to public records for crime scene photographs and other evidence used in a criminal proceeding.

Present law provides a list of exceptions to public records.

Proposed law provides additional exception to the existing list.

Present law provides exceptions to public records for a coroner.

Proposed law creates a new public records exception for crime scene photographs and other evidence used in a criminal proceeding.

Effective August 1, 2026.

(Amends R.S. 44:4.1(B)(30); adds R.S. 44:3(A)(9) and 19.1)