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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 heard emotional testimony from Lucinda Thornton, whose daughter Patrina worked as a domestic-violence advocate. Thornton described Patrina’s hands-on work supporting victims and operating a local nonprofit, Patrina’s Purple Passion. "Patrina would get up in the middle of the night if someone was in need," Thornton said, describing nightly calls, shelter arrangements and outreach during domestic-violence month. Thornton said the measure and continued advocacy would honor her daughter’s work.
Commissioners framed the resolution as a practical step for prevention and enforcement. Supporters argued a registry would centralize information that can help protect victims and inform prevention efforts. Commissioner Storm McGhee White noted the resolution had bipartisan support from colleagues and referenced state-level interest in similar language being drafted by a state representative in Baton Rouge.
The resolution asks the state legislature to consider statutory language for a registry and, if enacted, recommended that the registry include protections for victim privacy and strong safeguards around access and use. The resolution’s passage does not itself create state law; it is a formal request that the parish commission is forwarding to state lawmakers.
The commission also said it would recommend consideration of naming related state legislation for Patrina, while noting the formal decision on naming would be up to state representatives and sponsors.
The commission indicated the item will be transmitted to the parish’s delegation and to state lawmakers for consideration; no implementation details were set at the parish level.
