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Terry Landry HB No. 16
Abstract: Authorizes the 15th JDC to create a reentry division of court.
Present law authorizes the 11th JDC, the 19th JDC, the 22nd JDC, and the Criminal District
Court for the parish of Orleans to create a reentry division which would be responsible for
developing a workforce development sentencing program with specific qualifications and
requirements.
Proposed law authorizes the 15th JDC to establish a reentry division of court.
(Adds R.S. 13:5401(C)(5))