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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 894 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Thibaut
Abstract: Provides that a report of the Offender Reentry Support Pilot Program shall be submitted
prior to the 2018 Regular Session.
Present law provides for an Offender Reentry Support Pilot Program, created and established within
the Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office.
Present law provides that within 24 months of implementation of the program, the sheriff shall
submit to the House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice and the Senate Committee
on Judiciary C a comprehensive report regarding the implementation of the pilot program, funding
obtained for its implementation, the progress of offenders and ex-offenders under the program, and
a recommendation for continuation, expansion, or termination of the program.
Proposed law retains present law and requires an additional report to be submitted prior to the 2018
Regular Session, and after, as the committees require.
(Amends R.S. 15.745.2(D))