Electronic Surveillance Act

LA Electronic Surveillance Act
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Louisiana's wiretap law makes it a crime to intercept wire, electronic, or oral communications, or to use or disclose intercepted contents, unless an exception applies. It is a one-party consent law: a private person may record a communication they take part in, or with one party's prior consent, unless the purpose is to commit a criminal, tortious, or other injurious act. Victims have a civil damages action.

Jurisdiction

Louisiana

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Effective Date

7/23/1985

Enforcing Authority

District attorneys and courts (criminal); private civil actions

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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