§539.4. Fines related to solicitation of prostitutes and purchase of commercial sexual activity
Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 15:571.11, when a fine is imposed pursuant
to the provisions of R.S. 14:82.2(C) or 83(B)(1), (2), or (3), the sheriff or executive officer
of the court shall distribute five hundred dollars or one-half of the fine, whichever is greater,
pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 15:571.11 and the remainder of the fine shall be distributed
as follows:
(1) Fifty percent of the proceeds from the imposition of the fine to the sheriff or law
enforcement agency that made the arrest to be used for training officers in recognizing and
the preventing of human trafficking.
(2) Fifty percent of the proceeds from the imposition of the fine to the district
attorney, in furtherance of the administration of justice in the judicial district and to prevent
future recidivism, to be paid to a program for victim services that counsels, treats, and helps
victims of human trafficking or those who are charged or convicted of prostitution.
Acts 2018, No. 663, §2.