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Thibaut (HB 781) Act No. 342
Existing law provides for reentry programs for offenders housed in the Dept. of Public Safety
and Corrections facilities.
New law retains existing law and extends reentry programs to offenders housed in local jails
through the creation of the Offender Reentry Support Pilot Program to be operated in Pointe
Coupee Parish.
New law provides that the program shall include all of the following components:
(1)An offender rehabilitation and accountability plan - providing for defined goals
following incarceration, resolution of any behavioral issues, and introduction to
community leaders where the offender will be released.
(2)An educational and job skills training plan - providing vocational and on-the-job
training prior to release.
(3)An employment preparation plan - providing work skills, communication, attitude,
and personal responsibility.
(4)A post-release support plan - including housing plans, health care, insurance,
transportation, and substance abuse treatment.
New law authorizes the sheriff to research potential funding sources for the pilot program
and obtain funds from any private, federal, state, and local sources available for such
initiatives as are developed and undertaken by the program. Such funds shall be used
exclusively for the purposes of the program.
New law requires a report from the sheriff to the legislature regarding the implementation
of the pilot program.
New law provides for an advisory council appointed by the sheriff to assist with the
operation of the program.
Effective Aug. 1, 2014.
(Adds R.S. 15:745-745.3)