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LA Rev Stat § 15:1199.8 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§1199.8. Eligible inmate selection and participation in program

RS 1199.8 - Eligible inmate selection and participation in program A. An inmate who is eligible to participate in the program as provided for in R.S. 15:1199.7 may be considered for participation in the program if all of the following occur: (1) The staff at the adult reception and diagnostic centers, after a thorough evaluation, determines that the offender is suitable and appropriate for participation in the program. (2) The secretary, or his designee, determines that the inmate meets the guidelines and criteria established by rule for participation in the program. (3) The secretary, or his designee, after an evaluation, determines that the inmate is particularly likely to respond affirmatively to participation in the program. (4) The inmate meets other conditions of participation or rules adopted as provided by the provisions of this Part. (5) The inmate voluntarily enrolls in the program after having been advised by the department of the rules and regulations governing participation in the program. B. The participating inmate shall be evaluated by the program staff on a continual basis. The evaluation shall include the performance of the inmate while participating in the program, the likelihood of successful completion of the program, the likelihood of successful employment following completion of the program, and other factors deemed relevant by the secretary, the council, or the program staff. The evaluation shall provide the basis for any recommendations by the department upon the completion of the program by the inmate. C. Violation of any departmental or program rules or regulations may subject the inmate to removal from the program by the department. Acts 2008, No. 106, §1, eff. June 6, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 15:1199.11 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§1199.11. Traditional work release programs not affected

RS 1199.11 - Traditional work release programs not affected Participation in workforce development work release programs as authorized by the provisions of R.S. 15:1199.9 and 1199.10 shall not be construed to prohibit an inmate from participating in a work release program authorized by the provisions of R.S. 15:711 or 1111 if the inmate is otherwise eligible for participation; however, only those inmates who can produce documentation to support having certification or licensure as a skilled craftsman or who have graduated from the program and have been certified or licensed as skilled craftsmen or those inmates who are participating in the workforce development training program and are working toward licensing or certification as a skilled craftsman pursuant to R.S. 15:1199.12 may participate in workforce development work release as authorized by the provisions of R.S. 15:1199.9 and 1199.10. Acts 2008, No. 106, §1, eff. June 6, 2008; Acts 2009, No. 266, §1; Acts 2010, No. 836, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 15:1199.12 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§1199.12. Program duration; development; selection of craft

RS 1199.12 - Program duration; development; selection of craft A. The department shall assist each inmate in selecting a craft as provided for in this Part. B. The pairing of the inmate with a particular craft shall be determined by all of the following: (1) The skills, interests, and abilities of the inmate. This shall include actual demonstration and simulation of the respective crafts. (2) Likelihood of successful job placement and opportunity upon graduation from the program, including the need for particular craftsmen at the time the inmate enters the program. (3) The availability of training facilities, instructors, and the number of inmates enrolled for particular crafts. C.(1) Eligible inmates who have been admitted to the program shall participate in a selected craft training program. (2) Upon completion of the selected craft training program, the inmate shall qualify for continuing training, if available, including workforce development, work release apprenticeship, or similar on-the-job training that leads to the fulfillment of the requirements for licensing or certification in the selected craft, to the extent and in the manner permitted by regulations adopted by the department. (3) The inmate shall take any necessary examination required for certification or licensing in the selected craft if the inmate fulfills all requirements for taking the examination. (4) Upon successful completion of any certification or licensing as a skilled craftsman, the inmate shall begin participation in the workforce development work release program. The department may by rule provide for the crediting of work release pursuant to the provisions of this Subsection toward this requirement. D. Upon completion of the workforce development work release program, the inmate shall be released on his diminution of sentence release date and placed under good time parole supervision for the remainder of his sentence. It shall be an additional condition of the inmate's supervised parole that he maintain employment as a skilled craftsman at a location approved by the department, unless extenuating circumstances prevent such employment. E. The provisions of this Part shall not be construed to relieve an inmate from meeting any certification or licensing requirements for a selected craft established by a professional licensing board or association or which are otherwise provided for by law. Acts 2008, No. 106, §1, eff. June 6, 2008; Acts 2008, No. 743, §1, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2009, No. 266, §1; Acts 2010, No. 836, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 15:1199.13 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§1199.13. Removal from program

RS 1199.13 - Removal from program A. An inmate may be removed from the program for any of the following: (1) Willful failure to comply with the rules of the program. (2) Willful failure to participate in any educational or skills development component of the program. (3) Any action taken which results in disciplinary proceedings by the department. (4) Failure to take examinations necessary to receive certification or licensing as a skilled craftsman. (5) Failure to submit to random drug testing as provided for by the department. (6) Testing positive for any controlled dangerous substances as provided for by the provisions of this Part. (7) Any other reason deemed by the department to render the inmate ineligible to complete the program. B. Removal from the program shall be at the discretion of the department based upon criteria developed by rules or regulations adopted by the department. C. An inmate removed from the program shall be returned to the custody of the department for the remainder of his sentence. D. An inmate removed from the program shall forfeit any diminution of sentence or good time earned as a result of participation in the program. Acts 2008, No. 106, §1, eff. June 6, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 15:1199.14 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§1199.14. Substance abuse treatment and counseling

RS 1199.14 - Substance abuse treatment and counseling  A. The department may enter into cooperative endeavors or contracts with the Louisiana Department of Health, educational institutions, training facilities, and service providers to provide for substance abuse treatment and counseling for inmates participating in the program.  B. The department shall determine the amount of substance abuse treatment and counseling that inmates who participate in the program shall receive.  Acts 2008, No. 106, §1, eff. June 6, 2008; Acts 2010, No. 836, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 15:1199.15 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§1199.15. Authorized providers for intensive training

RS 1199.15 - Authorized providers for intensive training The department, with the assistance of the council, shall develop a list of educational institutions, training facilities, and employers authorized to provide intensive training programs necessary for proper certification and licensing of skilled craftsmen as authorized by the provisions of this Part. Acts 2008, No. 106, §1, eff. June 6, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 15:1199.16 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§1199.16. Drug testing

RS 1199.16 - Drug testing A. Once an inmate is accepted into the program, the inmate agrees to random drug testing to verify that he is drug free. Random drug testing shall be performed in accordance with rules or regulations adopted by the department. B. If an inmate tests positive for a controlled dangerous substance as provided for in Subsection A of this Section, he may be removed from the program and returned to the custody of the department for the remainder of his sentence. Acts 2008, No. 106, §1, eff. June 6, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 15:1199.21 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§1199.21. Short title

RS 1199.21 - Short title  This Part may be referred to and may be cited as the "Post-Conviction Veterans Mentor Program".  Acts 2018, No. 273, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 15:1199.22 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§1199.22. Purpose; authorization of Post-Conviction Veterans Mentor Program

RS 1199.22 - Purpose; authorization of Post-Conviction Veterans Mentor Program  A. The Legislature of Louisiana recognizes that there is a critical need for criminal justice system programs to assist veterans in order to reduce the incidence of recidivism. As with the Veterans Court probation program, there is also a need to assist veterans who have been convicted of offenses. Those veterans who are eligible and willing to participate in the program could serve as mentors for veterans participating in the Veterans Court probation program. Therefore, it is the intent of the Legislature of Louisiana to create an opportunity for veterans convicted of certain offenses to return to society and be successful in re-entry into the workplace. The goal of the Post-Conviction Veterans Mentor Program is to reduce recidivism among veterans and to provide those who have served this country with the assistance that they need and deserve.  B. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections is authorized to establish a Post-Conviction Veterans Mentor Program for incarcerated veterans, hereinafter referred to as "program". The department shall adopt regulations and guidelines as it considers necessary for the administration and implementation of this program. The provisions of this Part shall be implemented only to the extent that funds are available within the department for this purpose and to the extent that is consistent with available resources.  Acts 2018, No. 273, §1; Acts 2020, No. 228, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 15:1199.23 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§1199.23. Definitions

RS 1199.23 - Definitions  For the purposes of this Part:  (1) "Department" means the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.  (2) "Veteran" means an honorably or generally discharged member of the United States Armed Forces or organized militia of the several states and territories, including but not limited to a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, Air National Guard, Reserves, State Guard, or a commissioned officer of the Public Health Service, Environmental Science Services Administration, or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or its predecessor, the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey.  Acts 2018, No. 273, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 15:1199.25 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§1199.25. Mentor program for Veterans Court probation program; job assistance

RS 1199.25 - Mentor program for Veterans Court probation program; job assistance  While participating in the Post-Conviction Veterans Mentor Program, the offender shall serve, upon written approval of the presiding judge, as a mentor in the Veterans Court probation program in the parish of the transitional work release program in which the offender is housed.  Acts 2018, No. 273, §1; Acts 2020, No. 228, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 15:1199.26 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§1199.26. Transitional facilities

RS 1199.26 - Transitional facilities  A.(1) The Department of Public Safety and Corrections is hereby authorized to create, establish, operate, contract, and maintain transitional facilities for incarcerated veterans identified as veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The facilities shall be established in such places throughout the state as are deemed necessary by the secretary or his designee.  (2) Such facilities shall be operated and maintained for those offenders who serve as mentors for the Veterans Court probation program and those veterans who have strong rehabilitation potential. Existing transitional work release program facilities, otherwise known as work release, may be used to provide services and opportunities to the veterans participating in the program to benefit both the veterans participating and the parish jails.  B. All transitional facilities established pursuant to this Part shall comply with the provisions of R.S. 15:1111.  C. The department or its agent may allow participants in the program who are veterans to utilize the services of the local hospital, center, or clinic operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs for mental health services, medical care, and any other earned eligible benefits due to service, at no expense to the state.  Acts 2018, No. 273, §1; Acts 2020, No. 228, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 15:1201 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§1201. Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice

RS 1201 - Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice  The Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice is hereby created and established.  Added by Acts 1976, No. 592, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 15:1203 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§1203. Officers; meetings

RS 1203 - Officers; meetings A. The commission shall elect a chairman and vice chairman from the commission members for four-year terms. The chairman shall be the chief executive officer of the commission. The vice chairman shall function as the chief executive officer of the commission upon direction of the chairman. B. The domicile of the commission shall be in Baton Rouge. The commission shall hold public meetings at least quarterly except as provided by vote of the commission or by order of the chairman. Added by Acts 1976, No. 592, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 277, §1, eff. July 7, 1977; Acts 1980, No. 726, §1, eff. July 29, 1980; Acts 1980, No. 753, §1, eff. July 31, 1980; Acts 2014, No. 321, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 15:1204 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§1204. Functions

RS 1204 - Functions The functions of the commission shall be to: (1) Bring together those persons most familiar with problems of law enforcement and the administration of criminal justice, including the disposition and treatment of persons convicted of crime, for the purpose of studying and encouraging the adoption of methods by which law enforcement can be made more effective and justice administered more efficiently and fairly, to the end that citizens may be more fully protected. (2) Stimulate, promote, and organize citizen participation in the improvements and extension of law enforcement, corrections, rehabilitation, and the work of the courts. (3) Recommend and assist in improvements with respect to the recruitment and training of law enforcement officers and other law enforcement personnel. (4) Recommend methods by which cooperation may be furthered between federal, state, and local law enforcement officials. (5) Assist in planning coordinated programs throughout the state in areas relating to the police, the courts, and corrections. (6) Encourage public understanding of the responsibilities and problems of law enforcement officers and law enforcement and criminal justice agencies and the development of greater public support for their efforts. (7) Aid in publicizing and promoting practices in the treatment of criminal offenders which will do most to prevent a return to criminal activity. (8) Oversee, review, and approve the preparation of the state plan and its implementation. (9) Approve or deny applications for grants of block funds provided for by the Justice Improvement Act of 1979*, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974**, and available state funds. (10) Carry out the objectives of the Justice Improvement Act of 1979*, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974**, and other federal and state programs which promote the improvement of criminal or juvenile justice as the governor or legislature may direct. (11) Serve as the central coordinating agency for adult and juvenile correctional systems, in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter. (12) Establish, implement, and develop a program to award annually a state medal of honor in the name of each law enforcement officer killed that year in the line of duty. The commission shall determine the nature or type of the award, the type of annual ceremony, and the recipient to whom the award is presented, shall gather necessary information from the appropriate state and local law enforcement agencies, procure funding for the program, and do all other things necessary or convenient to carry out the functions, powers, and duties set forth in this Paragraph. Added by Acts 1976, No. 592, §1. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 753, §1, eff. July 31, 1980; Acts 1986, No. 159, §1; Acts 1997, No. 562, §1. *See 42 U.S.C.A. §3711 et seq. **See 18 U.S.C.A. §5031 et seq.}}
LA Rev Stat § 15:1204.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§1204.3. Report to the system; duties of persons and agencies

RS 1204.3 - Report to the system; duties of persons and agencies  All law enforcement agencies, correctional agencies and institutions, district attorneys and municipal prosecutors, courts having criminal jurisdiction, or any other public agency dealing with crimes or criminals, when requested by the commission, shall:  (1) Install and maintain records needed for reporting crime incident and arrest information required by the commission.  (2) Report to the commission as and when the commission prescribes crime incident and arrest information as required by the commission.  (3) Give the commission access to closed criminal case records for purposes of inspection.  (4) Upon the request of the commission, provide any other such assistance, information, and data which are reasonable and available as will enable the commission to properly carry out its powers and duties.  Acts 1991, No. 509, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 15:1204.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§1204.4. Studies; surveys; report

RS 1204.4 - Studies; surveys; report A. In the accomplishment of the purposes of this Chapter, the commission may undertake research and studies independently or in cooperation with any public or private agencies, including educational, civic, and research organizations, colleges, universities, institutions, or foundations. B. The commission and the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights shall annually study data collected pursuant to this Chapter, relating to hate crimes, as defined by R.S. 14:107.2, occurring within the state. The results of the study shall be published in the annual report to the governor and the members of the legislature as required by R.S. 15:1204.2(B)(8). Acts 1991, No. 509, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1479, §1, eff. July 15, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 15:1204.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§1204.5. Penalties

RS 1204.5 - Penalties  The commission may impose reasonable administrative sanctions as it deems appropriate against those agencies who fail to comply with the reporting requirements of the Uniform Crime Reporting System. These sanctions include the preclusion of a subject agency's participation in any of the grant programs operated by the commission.  Acts 1991, No. 509, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 15:1205 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§1205. State Law Enforcement Planning Agency

RS 1205 - State Law Enforcement Planning Agency  Within the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice, there shall be a State Law Enforcement Planning Agency (SLEPA), which shall serve as the staff of the commission. Added by Acts 1976, No. 592, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 15:1206 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 15 - Criminal Procedure|§1206. Composition of State Law Enforcement Planning Agency

RS 1206 - Composition of State Law Enforcement Planning Agency  A. The governor shall appoint an executive director of the planning agency who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor and who shall be the chief executive officer of the commission staff. He shall take all necessary action and devote his full time to assisting the commission in performing its duties and fulfilling its responsibilities, including staff recruitment, training and direction. The executive director shall be the appointing authority for commission staff and shall exercise administrative supervision over the district program directors, who shall be responsible to him for the accomplishment of all tasks assigned to the law enforcement planning district agencies by the State Law Enforcement Planning Agency, including the preparation of district plans and the preparation of projects in the respective law enforcement planning districts. The executive director shall have final authority on matters pertaining to the employment, termination of employment, and wages paid to professional staff members of the law enforcement planning district agencies, with the exception of such district staff as shall be covered by state or local civil service. The executive director shall fill vacancies which occur among professional staff of law enforcement planning districts from a list of at least three (3) names recommended by the local advisory council. Additionally, the executive director shall have the authority to award state agency grants in the amount of $10,000 or less with approval by the governor. Such grant awards must be consistent and compatible with the state plan.  B. The staff of the commission shall consist of necessary professional, administrative, and clerical personnel to accomplish required planning and plan implementation for each of the major law enforcement components, administration of the state subgrant program to local units of government, and for all other planning agency responsibilities. Staff members of the SLEPA shall be subject to the supervision of the executive director and shall perform duties directed by him.  Added by Acts 1976, No. 592, §1.