The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Alden A. Clement, Jr.
DIGEST
Proposed law provides that whenever an offender is convicted of first degree murder under
present law and has been sentenced to life in prison without benefit of parole, probation or
suspension of sentence, either in accordance with the determination of the jury or under present
law relative to a plea of guilty in a capital case, the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections is to
classify and incarcerate the offender in a manner affording maximum protection to the general
public, the employees of the department, and the security of the institution for the complete
duration of the offender's sentence.
Proposed law provides that an offender incarcerated under the provisions of proposed law will
not be permitted visitation rights or privileges except for legal counsel, medical, dental, and
mental healthcare examinations and treatment, and a chaplain, priest or other spiritual director
approved by the warden.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 15:571.1)