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Introduced
03/31/2023
03/31/2023
In Committee
05/23/2023
05/23/2023
Crossed Over
05/16/2023
05/16/2023
Passed
06/08/2023
06/08/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/28/2023
06/28/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Provides relative to juvenile detention facilities
AI Summary
This bill amends and reenacts the Louisiana Children's Code and the Revised Statutes to provide updates related to juvenile detention facilities. The key provisions include: 1) Extending the maximum time a juvenile can be held in an adult jail or lockup in non-metropolitan areas from 24 to 48 hours, as long as certain conditions are met. 2) Requiring the use of a detention screening instrument to assess a juvenile's risk to public safety and risk of failure to appear in court when they are taken into custody without a court order. 3) Transferring the licensing and regulation of juvenile detention facilities from the Department of Children and Family Services to the Office of Juvenile Justice starting in 2024, including establishing licensing fees and enforcement mechanisms.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Effective date: See Act. (on 06/28/2023)
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