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LA Rev Stat § 13:5302 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5302. Goals

RS 5302 - Goals The goals of the alcohol and drug treatment divisions created under this Chapter include the following: (1) To reduce alcoholism and drug abuse and dependency among offenders. (2) To reduce criminal recidivism. (3) To reduce the alcohol- and drug-related workload of the courts. (4) To increase the personal, familial, and societal accountability of offenders. (5) To promote effective interaction and use of resources among criminal justice personnel and community agencies. (6) To reduce the overcrowding of prisons. Acts 1997, No. 1376, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5303 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5303. Definitions

RS 5303 - Definitions For the purposes of this Chapter: (1) "Alcohol and drug abuse program" means a program licensed by the state of Louisiana to provide education, prevention, and treatment directed toward achieving the mental and physical restoration of alcohol and drug abusers or addicts. (2) "Alcohol and drug abuser" means a person whose consumption of alcohol or other drugs, or any combination thereof, interferes with or adversely affects his ability to function socially or economically and endangers the health, safety, and welfare of the abuser and others. (3) "Alcohol- or drug-related offense" means an alcohol or drug-related offense and also an offense in which alcohol or drug abuse or addiction is determined from the evidence to have been a factor in the commission of the offense. (4) "Alcoholic or drug addict" means any person who habitually uses alcohol or other drugs to the extent that the person endangers the health, safety, or welfare of that person or any other person or group of persons. (5) "Conditions of probation" means the specification of formal terms and conditions which a defendant must fulfill in order to have the charges against that person dismissed in accordance with the provisions of Code of Criminal Procedure Articles 893 and 894. (6) "Drug division" means the division or divisions of the court to which alcohol- or drug-related offenses are assigned or the employee of the court designated to administer the probation program, as provided by R.S. 13:5304(A). (7) "Probation" means referral of a defendant who has entered a plea of guilty in a criminal case charging an alcohol or controlled dangerous substance related offense to a supervised probation program as provided in Code of Criminal Procedure Articles 893 and 894. (8) "Probationer" means a person who has been accepted into a drug division probation program. (9) "Treatment program" means any governmental agency or other entity which is licensed by the state of Louisiana to provide substance abuse or addiction treatment on a residential or outpatient basis. Acts 1997, No. 1376, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5305 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5305. Dismissal of certain criminal charges upon completion of drug division probation program

RS 5305 - Dismissal of certain criminal charges upon completion of drug division probation program A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, as to any person eligible for participation in a drug division program as provided for under the provisions of this Chapter, when it appears that the best interests of the public and of the defendant will be served, with the prior approval of the district attorney, the court may, without entering a judgment of guilt and with the consent of such person, defer proceedings and place him on probation upon such reasonable terms and conditions as may be required by the court and under the provisions of this Chapter. B. Upon the defendant's violation of any of the terms or conditions of his probation, the court may revoke his probation, enter an adjudication of guilt, and impose sentence upon such person. The entering of the adjudication of guilt shall be retroactive to the date the defendant pled guilty or was convicted under Subsection A of this Section, but the imposition or execution of sentence shall not be retroactive. C. Upon fulfillment of the terms and conditions of probation imposed in accordance with this Section, the court shall discharge such person and dismiss the proceedings against him. D. The discharge and dismissal of charges pursuant to this Section shall be without court adjudication of guilt and shall not be deemed a conviction for purposes of disqualifications or disabilities imposed by law upon conviction of a crime, including the additional penalties imposed for second or subsequent convictions under R.S. 40:982. The discharge and dismissal of charges pursuant to this Section may occur only once with respect to any person. Acts 2006, No. 229, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5351 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5351. Short title

RS 5351 - Short title This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Mental Health Court Treatment Act". Acts 2013, No. 346, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5352 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5352. Legislative findings

RS 5352 - Legislative findings A. The Legislature of Louisiana recognizes that a significant percentage of criminal defendants have a diagnosable mental illness. B. The legislature further recognizes that such mental illnesses tend to have a negative effect on the criminal justice system in the state of Louisiana. C. The legislature further recognizes that mental illness and substance abuse issues co-occur in a substantial percentage of criminal defendants. D. The legislature further recognizes the critical need for a program within the criminal justice system designed to reduce the number of defendants with either mental illness issues or co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse issues. E. Such programs would also seek to address recidivism percentages among criminal defendants dealing with both mental illness and co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse issues thus reducing the incidence of crimes committed as a result of mental illness and co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse issues. F. It is therefore the intent of the Legislature of Louisiana to provide for the creation of specialized mental health courts with the necessary flexibility to address the issues of criminal defendants with either mental illness or co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse issues. Acts 2013, No. 346, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5353 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5353. Definitions

RS 5353 - Definitions For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Co-occurring mental health and substance abuse court program" means a program that, through the participation of professionals with training and experience in treating persons with mental illness issues and co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse issues, addresses the needs of criminal defendants with either mental illness or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues. (2) "Mental health court" or "mental health court program" means a structured judicial intervention process for mental health treatment of eligible criminal defendants that includes mental health court professionals, local social programs, and intensive judicial monitoring in support of such defendants. (3) "Mental health court professional" means a member of the mental health court team, including but not limited to a judge, prosecutor, defense attorney, probation officer, coordinator, treatment provider, behavioral health advocate, or case manager. (4) "Post-adjudicatory mental health court program" means a program in which the defendant has pled guilty or has been convicted and the defendant then agrees, with consent of the prosecution, to enter a mental health court program as part of the defendant's criminal sentence. Acts 2013, No. 346, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5354 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5354. Authorization

RS 5354 - Authorization Each district court by rule may designate one or more divisions to preside over a mental health treatment court program to which alcohol- or drug-related offenses are assigned, and may establish a program to be administered by the presiding judge or judges thereof or by an employee designated by the court. The judicial district is authorized to provide funding for any expenses related to the administration and operation of such a mental health court treatment program. Acts 2013, No. 346, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5355 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5355. Eligibility and exclusion

RS 5355 - Eligibility and exclusion A. A criminal defendant may be admitted to a mental health court program if all of the following criteria are met: (1) A diagnosis by a qualified mental health professional of mental illness or co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse. (2) Consent of the prosecutor and the court assigned to the criminal defendant's case. (3) Consent of the defendant. B. A criminal defendant may be excluded from a mental health court program if any of the following occurs: (1) The defendant fails to demonstrate a willingness to participate in a recommended mental health court program. (2) The criminal defendant has, within the previous ten years not including incarceration time, been convicted of any one of the following enumerated crimes: (a) First or second degree murder. (b) Aggravated or criminal sexual assault, including sexual assault of a child. (c) Armed robbery. (d) Arson. (e) Stalking.  (f) Any crimes of violence involving the discharge of a firearm. Acts 2013, No. 346, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5357 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5357. Mental health and substance abuse treatment

RS 5357 - Mental health and substance abuse treatment A. The mental health court program may maintain or collaborate with a network of mental health treatment programs and, if the defendant has co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse issues, a network of treatment programs dealing with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse treatment programs, representing a continuum of treatment options commensurate with the needs of defendants and in accordance with available resources. The mental health court program may designate a court liaison to monitor the progress of defendants in their assigned treatment programs on behalf of the court. B. Any mental illness or substance abuse treatment to which defendants are referred shall be licensed by the state and shall be in compliance with all rules governing such programs operating within the state of Louisiana. C. The mental health court program may, at its discretion, employ additional services or interventions, as it deems necessary on a case-by-case basis. Acts 2013, No. 346, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5358 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5358. Violation; sanctions; dismissal; discharge of criminal charges

RS 5358 - Violation; sanctions; dismissal; discharge of criminal charges A. Violations by the defendant. (1) If a court finds, from the evidence presented, including but not limited to the reports or proffers of proof from the mental health court professionals that any of the conditions set forth in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection are met, sanctions may be imposed. (2)(a) The defendant is not performing satisfactorily in the assigned program. (b) The defendant is not benefitting from education, treatment, or rehabilitation. (c) The defendant has engaged in criminal conduct rendering the defendant unsuitable for continuing participation in the program. (d) The defendant has otherwise violated the terms and conditions of the program or of the defendant's sentence. (e) The defendant is for any reason unable to continue participation in the program. B. Sanctions. The court may impose reasonable sanctions under prior written agreement of the defendant, including but not limited to imprisonment or dismissal of the defendant from participation in the program. C.(1) Dismissal from the program. If an individual who has enrolled in a mental health court program violates any of the conditions of his probation or his treatment agreement or appears to be performing unsatisfactorily in the assigned program, or if it appears that the probationer is not benefitting from education, treatment, or rehabilitation, the treatment supervisor, probation officer, or the district attorney may move the court to dismiss the individual from the mental health court program. (2) If the court dismisses the defendant from the mental health court program, the defendant shall be provided with the specific reasons for his dismissal from the program. D. Discharge from criminal charges. Upon successful completion of the terms and conditions of the program, the court may do any of the following: (1) The court may dismiss the original criminal charges against the defendant. (2) The court may successfully terminate the original sentence of the defendant. (3) The court may otherwise discharge the defendant from the program or from any further proceedings against the defendant as may be pending in the original criminal matter. Acts 2013, No. 346, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5361 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5361. Short title

RS 5361 - Short title This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Veterans Court Program Treatment Act". Acts 2014, No. 716, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5362 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5362. Purpose

RS 5362 - Purpose 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 alcohol and drug use, alcohol and drug addiction, and crimes committed by veterans as a result of alcohol and drug use and alcohol and drug addiction. There is also a need for programs to assist veterans with mental health issues, including mental health diagnoses and undiagnosed mental illnesses. Moreover, many veterans suffer from co-occurring disorders of substance abuse and mental illness. These problems can cause veterans to have involvement with the criminal justice system. Therefore, it is the intent of the Legislature of Louisiana to create specialized court programs in the various districts of this state called "Veterans Court programs" to assist veterans in overcoming these issues, as they impact veterans, the criminal justice system, and society at large. The goal of these programs will be to reduce recidivism among veterans and to provide those who have served this country with the assistance that they need and deserve. Acts 2014, No. 716, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5363 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5363. Goals

RS 5363 - Goals The goals of the Veterans Court program divisions created under this Chapter include the following: (1) To reduce drug abuse and alcoholism and dependency among offenders. (2) To reduce the alcohol and drug-related workload of the courts. (3) To reduce criminal recidivism. (4) To diagnose undiagnosed mental health problems and to assist in the care and treatment of diagnosed mental health illnesses. (5) To increase the personal, familial, and societal accountability of offenders. (6) To reduce prison overcrowding. (7) To provide employment and job training for veterans in partnership with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, any technical college or vocational school, or other institute of higher learning. (8) To provide housing assistance for homeless veterans in partnership with state, local, and federal housing authorities and nonprofit organizations. (9) To provide benefits counseling from parish service officers in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. Acts 2014, No. 716, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5364 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5364. Definitions

RS 5364 - Definitions  For the purposes of this Chapter:  (1) "Veteran" means a former or current 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.  (2) "Veterans Court program" means a program that has all of the following essential characteristics:  (a) The integration of health care, education, and housing assistance, as well as employment, job training, disability compensation counseling, and other rehabilitative services in the processing of cases in the criminal justice system.  (b) Early identification and prompt placement of eligible participants in the program, whereby they become program participants.  (c) The use of nonadversarial approach involving prosecutors and defense attorneys to promote public safety and protect the due process rights of program participants.  (d) Access to continuum of alcohol, controlled substance, mental health, suicide assessment, intervention, treatment and management, and other related treatment and rehabilitative services.  (e) Careful monitoring of treatment and services provided to program participants.  (f) A coordinated strategy to govern program responses to participants' compliance.  (g) Ongoing judicial interaction with program participants.  (h) Monitoring and evaluation of program goals and effectiveness.  (i) Continuing interdisciplinary education to promote effective program planning, implementation, and operations.  (j) Development of partnerships with public agencies and community organizations, including but not limited to the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, the Louisiana Workforce Commission, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and any other local, state or federal agency or organization that can provide assistance to participants.  Acts 2014, No. 716, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5365 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5365. Eligibility, process

RS 5365 - Eligibility, process A. Proof of a defendant's military service must be submitted to the court in which the criminal case is pending, and may be in any form the court determines to be appropriate, including but not limited to the illustrative examples detailed in this Section. If the defendant was discharged from regular active duty after January 1, 1950, proof of military service may consist of a DD Form 214 or its functional equivalent. If the defendant served in the military before January 1, 1950, proof of military service may consist of a discharge form, including a WD AGO 53, WD AGO 55, WD AGO 53-55, NAVPERS 553, NAVMC 78PD, and the NAVCG553. If the defendant was discharged from the Army or Air Force National Guard, he may submit NGB Form 22, Report of Separation and Record of Service, or NGB Form 23, or its equivalent. If currently serving in the military, the defendant may provide an original statement of service signed by or at the direction of the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of the defendant's unit or superior officer within the defendant's chain of command which identifies the defendant and his social security number. The statement must provide at a minimum the date of entry on his current service period and the duration of service. B. The court must make a determination on the record in the docketed criminal case that the defendant is an eligible veteran for him to be enrolled as a program participant in a Veterans Court program. Acts 2014, No. 716, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 13:5367 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 13 - Courts and Judicial Procedure|§5367. Additional veteran indicator documents

RS 5367 - Additional veteran indicator documents In addition to the documents used to verify veteran status referred to in R.S. 13:5365(A), the following documents may be used to establish veteran status: (1) DD-2 US Uniformed Services Identification Card. (2) DD-214 Report of Separation. (3) DD-217 Discharge Certificate. (4) DD-256A Honorable Discharge Certificate. (5) DD-256AF Honorable Discharge Certificate. (6) DD-256CG Honorable Discharge Certificate. (7) DD-256MC Honorable Discharge Certificate. (8) DD-256N Honorable Discharge Certificate. (9) DD-257A General Discharge Certificate. (10) DD-257AF General Discharge Certificate. (11) DD-257CG General Discharge Certificate. (12) DD-257MC General Discharge Certificate. (13) DD-257N General Discharge Certificate. (14) DD-303 Certificate in Lieu of Lost or Destroyed Discharge. (15) DD-303AF Certificate in Lieu of Lost or Destroyed Discharge. (16) DD-303CG Certificate in Lieu of Lost or Destroyed Discharge. (17) DD-303MC Certificate in Lieu of Lost or Destroyed Discharge. (18) DD-303N Certificate in Lieu of Lost or Destroyed Discharge. (19) AGO-525 Discharge Certificate. (20) AGO-755 Discharge Certificate. (21) AGO-01252 Discharge Certificate. (22) AGO-01254 Discharge Certificate. (23) AGO-01502 Discharge Certificate. (24) Bureau of Investigation No. 6 Discharge Certificate. (25) Bureau of Investigation No 53 Discharge Certificate. (26) Bureau of Investigation No 118 Discharge Certificate. (27) Bureau of Investigation No 213 Discharge Certificate. (28) NAVCG-2510 Honorable Discharge, U.S. Coast Guard. (29) NAVMC-455 U.S. Marine Corps Certificate of Service, In Lieu of Lost or Destroyed Discharge Certificate. (30) NAVMC-70-PD Honorable Discharge, U.S. Marine Corps. (31) NAVMC-78-PD U.S. Marine Corps Report of Separation. (32) NMC-258 A&I Discharge Certificate. (33) NMC-2571 A&I Honorable Discharge, U.S. Marine Corps. (34) NAVPERS-563 Navy Discharge-Notice of Separation from U.S. Naval Service. (35) NAVPERS-566 Standard Statement of Service. (36) NAVPERS-660 Honorable Discharge from U.S. Navy. (37) NAVPERS-661 Certificate of Discharge, U.S. Naval Service. (38) NAVPERS-663B Discharge Certificate. (39) WD AGO-53-58 Enlisted Record and Report of Separation General Discharge. (40) WD AGO-53-90 Certificate of Service. (41) WD AGO-53-98 Military Record and Report of Separation Certificate of Service. (42) WD AGO-280 Certificate of Service, AVS. (43) WD AGO-525 Honorable Discharge from the United States Army. (44) WD AGO-755 Honorable Discharge, Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. (45) WD AGO-0729 Honorable Discharge from Army of the United States of America. (46) WD AGO-01502 Certificate in Lieu of Lost or Destroyed Discharge Certificate. (47) WD AGO-01504 Discharge Certificate. Acts 2014, No. 716, §1.