Title 15, Criminal Procedure
0 chapters · 1,041 sections in this title.
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.35 Repealed by Acts 2014, No
0.0K chars
§571.35. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 2, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.35.1 Lafourche Parish Pretrial Home Incarceration Program; electronic monitoring
5.4K chars
§571.35.1. Lafourche Parish Pretrial Home Incarceration Program; electronic monitoring A. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office may implement a program using, as an alternative mode of incarceration to traditional imprisonment, active electronic monitoring of offenders who are el…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.36 Electronic monitoring equipment
7.5K chars
§571.36. Electronic monitoring equipment A. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, corrections services, the office of state police, and the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice shall develop written policies and procedures in t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.37 Electronic monitoring programs
2.3K chars
§571.37. Electronic monitoring programs A. The court shall impose any condition necessary to further the rehabilitation of a person released subject to electronic monitoring, including maintaining employment and compliance with inclusion and exclusion zones as defined in R.S. 15:…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.38 Violation of electronic monitoring conditions
1.4K chars
§571.38. Violation of electronic monitoring conditions A. It shall be unlawful for any person who is placed on electronic monitoring supervision pursuant to this Part, or any other provision of law, to intentionally do any of the following: (1) Enter an exclusion zone. (2) Fail t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.4 Forfeiture of diminution of sentence
4.4K chars
§571.4. Forfeiture of diminution of sentence A. Determination shall be made by the secretary as to whether good time or credits toward the reduction of the projected good time parole supervision date has been earned by inmates in the department's custody. Good time, or credits to…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.41 Purpose
0.7K chars
§571.41. Purpose It is the purpose of this Part to authorize each judicial district to facilitate the creation of job intervention programs in the various district courts of this state to do the following: (1) To reduce criminal recidivism. (2) To increase the personal responsibi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.42 Definitions
0.8K chars
§571.42. Definitions For the purposes of this Part: (1) "Conditions of probation" means the specification of formal terms and conditions which a defendant shall fulfill in order to have the charges against him dismissed in accordance with the provisions of Code of Criminal Proced…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.43 Job intervention programs
1.3K chars
§571.43. Job intervention programs A. Each judicial district court by rule may establish a job intervention program to be administered by the presiding judge or judges thereof or by an employee designated by the court. B. Participation in such programs shall be subject to the fol…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.44 Stipulations; advice by court
5.6K chars
§571.44. Stipulations; advice by court A. In offering a defendant the opportunity to request entry into the job intervention program, the court shall advise the defendant of the following: (1) If the defendant is accepted into the job intervention program, then the defendant shal…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.45 45 Probation agreement
1.5K chars
§571.45 Probation agreement A. A defendant who has requested entry into the job intervention program and been determined to be eligible shall sign a probation agreement stating the terms and conditions of his program. The terms of each probation agreement shall be decided by the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.46 Probation
3.0K chars
§571.46. Probation A. The imposition or execution of sentence shall be postponed during the time defendant is participating in the job intervention program. As long as the probationer follows the conditions of his agreement, he or she shall remain on probation. B. At the conclusi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.47 Employer participation; report
0.5K chars
§571.47. Employer participation; report An employer participating in the job intervention program shall report the following changes or conditions to the district attorney at any periodic reporting period specified by the court: (1) The probationer fails to comply with program ru…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.48 Successful completion: effects
0.5K chars
§571.48. Successful completion: effects Upon successful completion of the job intervention program and its terms and conditions, the judge, after receiving a recommendation from the district attorney, may vacate the judgment of conviction and dismiss the criminal proceedings agai…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.49 Discharge and dismissal; effects
0.8K chars
§571.49. Discharge and dismissal; effects A. Discharge and dismissal under this Part, as provided in Code of Criminal Procedure Article 894, shall have the same effect as acquittal, except that the conviction may provide the basis for subsequent prosecution of the party as a mult…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.5 Supervision upon release after diminution of sentence for good behavior; conditions
2.0K chars
§571.5. Supervision upon release after diminution of sentence for good behavior; conditions of release; revocation A. When a prisoner committed to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections is released because of diminution of sentence pursuant to this Part, he shall be rele…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.50 Written guidelines
1.1K chars
§571.50. Written guidelines A. Each judicial district that establishes a job intervention program shall adopt written policies and guidelines for the implementation of a probation program in accordance with this Part. B. The policies and guidelines shall include provisions concer…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.51 Evaluation of program effectiveness
0.3K chars
§571.51. Evaluation of program effectiveness Each judicial district shall evaluate the job intervention program effectiveness in writing. These evaluations shall be compiled annually and transmitted to the judicial administrator of the Supreme Court of Louisiana. Acts 2003, No. 8…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.52 Record of participation
0.4K chars
§571.52. Record of participation A record of the fact that an individual has participated in a job intervention program shall be sent to the office of the attorney general and shall be made available upon request to any district attorney for the purpose of determining if an indiv…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.6 Repealed by Acts 2011, No
0.0K chars
§571.6. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 186, §4.
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.61 Post-Release Facilities pilot program; legislative findings; establishment; rules promulgation; reporting
3.2K chars
§571.61. Post-Release Facilities pilot program; legislative findings; establishment; rules promulgation; reporting A. The legislature of Louisiana recognizes that almost all criminal offenders ultimately return to the community and that traditional institutional prisons fail to r…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.7 Supervision upon release from parish prison after diminution of sentence for good behavior; conditions of release; revocation
2.5K chars
§571.7. Supervision upon release from parish prison after diminution of sentence for good behavior; conditions of release; revocation A. When a prisoner who has been sentenced to a parish prison in Orleans Parish is released because of diminution of sentence pursuant to this Part…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.8 Repealed by Acts 2011, No
0.0K chars
§571.8. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 186, §4.
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:571.9 Repealed by Acts 1991, No
0.0K chars
§571.9. Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 138, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:572 Powers of governor to grant reprieves and pardons; automatic pardon for first
4.0K chars
§572. Powers of governor to grant reprieves and pardons; automatic pardon for first offender; payment of court costs required A.(1) The governor may grant reprieves to persons convicted of offenses against the state and, upon recommendation of the Board of Pardons as hereinafter …
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:572.1 Board of Pardons; membership; domicile; session; quorum
4.5K chars
§572.1. Board of Pardons; membership; domicile; session; quorum A.(1)(a) The Board of Pardons shall consist of five members, who shall be appointed by the governor to serve terms concurrent with the governor making the appointments, or until their successors are appointed and tak…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:572.2 Repealed by Acts 2012, No
0.0K chars
§572.2. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 714, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:572.3 Powers of the board
1.3K chars
§572.3. Powers of the board In addition to the other powers, duties, and functions set forth in this Part, the board may: (1) Adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Part and its duties and functions in connection therewith. (2) Employ a staff, i…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:572.4 Board of Pardons; rules, regulations, and procedures; notice; restrictions on
6.0K chars
§572.4. Board of Pardons; rules, regulations, and procedures; notice; restrictions on applications; time periods for additional review A. Written rules, regulations and procedures for consideration or clemency applications shall be adopted by the Board of Pardons by January 1, 19…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:572.5 Information to be provided to Board of Pardons
0.8K chars
§572.5. Information to be provided to Board of Pardons A. Upon request of the Board of Pardons, the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall provide the Board of Pardons with such records of the fact and circumstances of the offense for which the person applying for a pa…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:572.6 Finality of clemency determinations
0.2K chars
§572.6. Finality of clemency determinations No person shall have a right of appeal from a decision of the board of pardons or the governor regarding clemency. Added by Acts 1979, No. 490, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:572.7 Representation of applicants before board; prohibitions
1.1K chars
§572.7. Representation of applicants before board; prohibitions A.(1) The following persons shall not represent any person, directly or indirectly, for compensation before the board: (a) The executive counsel to the governor. (b) The executive secretary to the governor. (c) Any m…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:572.8 Compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment; petition process;
12.1K chars
§572.8. Compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment; petition process; compensation; proof; assignment of powers and duties A. A petitioner is entitled to compensation in accordance with this Section if he has served in whole or in part a sentence of imprisonment under …
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:572.9 Avery C
1.4K chars
§572.9. Avery C. Alexander Act; application process A. This Section shall be known and cited as "The Avery C. Alexander Act." B.(1) A person who has been convicted of violating a state law or municipal ordinance the purpose of which was to maintain or enforce racial separation or…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:573 Sessions of Board of Pardons open
0.6K chars
§573. Sessions of Board of Pardons open A. All sessions of the Board of Pardons shall be public except as provided in Subsection B of this Section. No action shall be taken by the board on any pardon application at any time other than during a meeting that is open to the public. …
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:573.1 Prohibited contact with Board of Pardons; penalties; public record
2.0K chars
§573.1. Prohibited contact with Board of Pardons; penalties; public record A. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 15:574.12, or any other provision of law to the contrary, no person shall contact or communicate with the Board of Pardons or any of its members urging pardon, cle…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:573.2 Teleconference communications by certain persons
0.3K chars
§573.2. Teleconference communications by certain persons Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, persons providing testimony may appear before the Board of Pardons by means of teleconference or telephone communication. Acts 1997, No. 870, §1; Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 6, §1,…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:574 Adoption of rules by Board of Pardons
1.1K chars
§574. Adoption of rules by Board of Pardons A. The Board of Pardons may adopt for its governance such rules as it may deem proper, not contrary to law. B.(1) The board shall not take up for consideration any application for a hearing or any application for a pardon, commutation, …
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:574.1 Expenses of members of Board of Pardons; reimbursement
0.5K chars
§574.1. Expenses of members of Board of Pardons; reimbursement Except for the ex officio member, members of the Board of Pardons, whose expenses are not now provided for by law, shall be reimbursed their actual traveling expenses and hotel bills incurred in attending meetings of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:574.10 Conviction of a felony while on parole
1.5K chars
§574.10. Conviction of a felony while on parole When a person is convicted in this state of a felony committed while on parole or is convicted under the laws of any other state or of the United States or any foreign government or country of an offense committed while on parole, a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:574.11 Finality of committee determinations; venue; jurisdiction and procedure; peremptive period; service of process
3.0K chars
§574.11. Finality of committee determinations; venue; jurisdiction and procedure; peremptive period; service of process A. Parole is an administrative device for the rehabilitation of prisoners under supervised freedom from actual restraint, and the granting, conditions, or revoc…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:574.12 Information as to offenders and ex-offenders; confidentiality
6.0K chars
§574.12. Information as to offenders and ex-offenders; confidentiality A. The presentence investigation report, the pre-parole report, the clemency report, the information and data gathered by the staffs of the Board of Pardons and committee on parole, the prison record, and any …
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:574.12.1 Testimony provided in executive session before the Board of Pardons and
3.1K chars
§574.12.1. Testimony provided in executive session before the Board of Pardons and committee on parole; confidentiality A.(1) Any testimony presented at a meeting or hearing of the Board of Pardons and committee on parole that has been conducted in executive session is confidenti…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:574.13 General applicability; juveniles in correctional institutions excepted
0.8K chars
§574.13. General applicability; juveniles in correctional institutions excepted A. The provisions of this Part shall apply to all persons who, on July 31, 1968, are sentenced to or serving prison sentences, are on parole, or are eligible to be placed on parole, with the same forc…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:574.14 Required reporting of parolees; alternative to in-person meetings
1.8K chars
§574.14. Required reporting of parolees; alternative to in-person meetings A. A probation and parole officer who supervises a parolee shall schedule meetings, which are required as a condition of an individual's release, at such times and locations that take into consideration an…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:574.15 Power of elected state, parochial, or municipal officials to parole persons arrested
6.0K chars
§574.15. Power of elected state, parochial, or municipal officials to parole persons arrested for violation of municipal ordinances A.(1) Every elected officer of the state or any parish or municipality in the state shall have the power to parole a person who is under arrest and …
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:574.16 Refusal to parole; penalty
0.6K chars
§574.16. Refusal to parole; penalty Should any officer of any such municipality described in R.S. 15:574.15 refuse to parole any such person or persons upon the verbal request, or otherwise, of any such officer herein mentioned, such officer of the municipality shall upon convict…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:574.17 Kenner; power of elected municipal officials to parole or release persons in custody for violations of ordinances
1.8K chars
§574.17. Kenner; power of elected municipal officials to parole or release persons in custody for violations of ordinances A. Every elected municipal official of the city of Kenner may parole and authorize the release from custody of any person who is under arrest or in custody i…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:574.18 Prohibition of city council members to parole or release persons
0.6K chars
§574.18. Prohibition of city council members to parole or release persons Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, no member of a city council or the chief of police in a municipality with a population under eighty thousand shall have the power or authority to parole or aut…
La. Rev. Stat. § 15:574.2 Committee on parole, Board of Pardons; membership; qualifications; vacancies;
20.7K chars
§574.2. Committee on parole, Board of Pardons; membership; qualifications; vacancies; compensation; domicile; venue; meetings; quorum; panels; powers and duties; transfer of property to committee; representation of applicants before the committee; prohibitions A.(1) A committee o…