Louisiana State Police Commission
Louisiana SPC
Summary
The Louisiana State Police Commission is a constitutional body (La. Const. Art. X, Pt. IV, effective 1991) with exclusive binding disciplinary authority over all classified Louisiana State Police officers. It consists of seven members: six civilians appointed by the governor (with Senate consent) from university-president nominees, plus one sworn officer elected by state police employees. The commission has full subpoena power and the power to administer oaths; may appoint a referee with subpoena power for hearings; and its rules must be made publicly available. Officers may not be dismissed except for cause in writing with appeal rights to the commission. It is the strongest officer-accountability body in Louisiana's LE oversight landscape.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 6 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Louisiana Constitution Article X, Part IV – State Police Service
- Citation
- La. Const. Art. X, §§41–46
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Louisiana State Police commissioned officers