Louisiana Audit Finds Gaps in Sexual Assault Kit Testing and Tracking

Louisiana Audit Finds Gaps in Sexual Assault Kit Testing and Tracking

Nearly one in five sexual assault kits collected in Louisiana between July 2024 and December 2025 never reached a crime lab, according to a new report from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor. The audit, which analyzed 1,879 reported kits collected during that 18-month window, found that 337 kits remained unsubmitted as of February 2026. While state … Read more