R.S.46:1844 (K)

The victim and victim's family members shall have the right to make a written and oral victim impact statement as follows:

(i)  Any written statement shall be made available to the state and the defendant and shall be made part of the record.  The statement may be submitted by the district attorney upon request of the victim or designated family member.  Upon request of the victim or designated family member, any such written statement may be sealed by the court after review by the parties.

(ii) The hearing at which an oral statement is provided to the court shall be subject to the limitations of relevance.  In any case where the number of victim's family members exceeds three, the court may limit the in-court statements it receives from them to a fewer number of statements.  The court may otherwise reasonably restrict the oral statement in order to maintain courtroom decorum.  The defendant must be present for the victim impact statement.  Upon motion of the state, the court  may hear any such statement in camera.

The statement of the victim or the victim's family may:

(a)  Identify the victim of the offense.

(b)  Itemize ay economic loss that has been or may be reasonably suffered by the victim as a result of the offense.

(c)  Identify any physical injury suffered by the victim as a result of the offense, along with its seriousness and permanence.

(d)  Describe any change in the victim's personal welfare or familial relationships as a result of the offense.

(e)  Identify any request for medical or counseling services needed by the victim or the victim's family as a result of the offense.

(f)  Contain any other information related to the impact of the offense upon the victim or the victim's family that the trial court requires.

(g)  Contain any other information that the victim or victim's family wishes to share with the court regarding the overall effect of the crime upon the victim and the victim's family.