DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Thompson HB No. 541
Abstract: Authorizes the use of video conferencing for juveniles for court appearances and
contact with family and probation and parole officers.
Proposed law authorizes the use of video conferencing technology for the purpose of making
face-to-face contacts between youth and family members, to facilitate monthly face-to-face
contacts between the youth and a probation and parole officer, and to conduct court hearings.
Proposed law requires the deputy secretary of youth services of DPS&C to establish regulations
to facilitate the use of video conferencing in facilities operated by the office of juvenile justice
and provides that the use of video conferencing in those facilities shall be conducted in
accordance with these regulations.
Proposed law requires the secretary of DCFS to establish regulations to facilitate the use of video
conferencing in juvenile detention facilities licensed by DCFS and provides that the use of video
conferencing in those facilities shall be conducted in accordance with these regulations.
(Adds Ch. C. Art. 410.1)