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HB 347 Original 2016 Regular Session Danahay
Abstract: Authorizes the 14
th
and 32
nd
JDC to develop a reentry division of court.
Present law authorizes the 1
st
JDC, 11
th
JDC, 15
th
JDC, 19
th
JDC, 22
nd
JDC, 24
th
JDC, 25
th
JDC, 26
th
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 14th JDC and the 32
nd
JDC to establish a reentry division of court.
(Adds R.S. 13:5401(C)(10) and (11))