1. A. Any person attempting to escape from actual or threatened abuse, sexual assault, or stalking can apply for participation in the ACP. To participate in the program, a victim must meet the following criteria:

   1. 1. be a victim of abuse, sexual assault, or stalking;
   2. 2. be concerned for the safety of self, children, or household members;
   3. 3. be a resident of Louisiana;
   4. 4. relocate or plan to relocate to an address unknown to his/her abuser;
   5. 5. not have made any public record in new location (i.e., telephone number, utilities, driver's license, etc.);
   6. 6. live in a residence that the victim does not own (The ACP cannot protect victims if a house has been purchased in their name.); or

   7. 7. be 18 years of age or older:

      1. a. be a parent or guardian acting on behalf of a minor; or
      2. b. be a parent or guardian acting on behalf of an incapacitated individual.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 44:52(A)(2) and R.S. 36:742.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of State, Secretary of State, LR 34:1637 (August 2008).