LAC 4:XIX.109 – Definition of a Participant and Co-Participant(s)

A. A victim becomes an ACP participant after he/she meets the criteria set forth by the ACP legislation. A
co-participant is a household member (i.e., child, spouse, sister, etc.) who lives with the participant and is listed on the ACP application. Household members are not required to be in the ACP; however, it is strongly advised that they be a part of the ACP as it is important for everyone in the household to use the substitute address.
B. The participant and co-participants share the same ACP code and the same substitute address. The participant and co-participants are afforded the same legal protections of the ACP and must agree to abide by the same rules and guidelines of participation in the ACP.
C. Once the participant has completed the proper application form, the secretary of state shall certify the applicant as a program participant which certification shall be valid for four years following the date of filing unless the certification is cancelled.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 44:52(A)(2), R.S. 44:56 and R.S. 36:742.

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