Fingerprinting DWI Arrestees

Effective August 1, 2022, the Louisiana Legislature made it an affirmative duty of law enforcement to fingerprint those arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.

"It shall be the duty of the sheriff of every parish, the chief of police of each municipality, and every chief officer of every other law enforcement agency operating within this state to record the fingerprints of all persons arrested for any offense involving the operation of a vehicle while intoxicated, including local ordinances pertaining to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.”

La. R.S. 15:545(A)(3).

If you or someone you know is facing prosecution for a driving while intoxicated offense, give us a call at (318) 459-9111 to schedule a consultation.