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Caddo Parish Commission urges Louisiana to create statewide domestic-violence registry
Summary
The Caddo Parish Commission voted unanimously to ask the Louisiana Legislature to establish a statewide domestic-violence registry, citing rising local incidents and survivor advocacy. Family members of a late local advocate spoke at the meeting in support of the measure.
The Caddo Parish Commission on March 2026 approved a resolution urging the Louisiana Legislature to create a statewide domestic-violence registry, a measure commissioners framed as a tool to protect survivors and improve coordination among law enforcement and service providers.
The resolution (Res. 19 of 2026) was advanced by Commissioner Carthorne and seconded by Commissioner Woods; Commissioner Thomas also spoke in support before the body voted. The clerk recorded the final vote as 11 in favor, none opposed and one absent.
The commission…
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