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Resources for Prisoners and Former Prisoners in Louisiana

This guide provides relevant legal and related information and referrals for prisoners, former prisoners, and their families.

Resources on Driver's Licenses After Re-Entry

Online Resources:

"How to Get a Driver's License When You Return Home From Prison" pamphlet, by the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles and the Access to Justice Commission Building Bridges Committee: files.lsba.org/documents/News/ATJ/PDLPamphlet.pdf

"How To Get a Provisional Drivers License When You Return Home from Prison" video, by The First 72+: https://vimeo.com/lsba/review/364313164/98b169d9ffal Drivers License When You Return Home from Prison

Louisiana Ex-Offender Provisional Driver's License Policy from the Office of Motor Vehicles: https://public.powerdms.com/ladpsc/documents/368419

Resources Offered by the Law Library of Louisiana

The Law Library of Louisiana can provide you with assistance finding legal information. We are prohibited, however, from providing legal advice. If you seeking advice for a legal issue, you may be able to find free or reduced cost legal help through the Louisiana State Bar Association.

If you are seeking copies of laws (such as cases or statutes) or secondary materials (such as law review articles or book chapters), please contact us at 400 Royal Street, 2nd Floor, New Orleans, LA 70130. We can provide these materials for a nominal charge. You must provide an exact citation in order for us to process your request.

You can view the Louisiana constitution, codes, and statutes for free online at legis.la.gov. Click on "Laws" and either enter a citation, search by keyword, or browse the Table of Contents. 

You can view the federal constitution, codes, and statutes for free online at govinfo.gov. You can search by keyword or choose the specific law you wish to view under "Advanced."

You can view state and federal court cases for free online at scholar.google.com. Click on "Case Law" and enter your citation or case name. 

If you can't find the law you are looking for or need further assistance, call us at 504-310-2400 or toll-free in Louisiana only at 800-820-3038 or email library@lasc.org.