DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HCR 56 Engrossed 2017 Regular Session Abraham
Directs the Dept. of Children and Family Services to study and develop a procedure by which parents
who are awaiting a criminal trial or sentencing can work with the department to access all necessary
information, materials, and resources to develop a reasonable plan of appropriate care for their child,
regardless of whether the child is currently in the custody of the department.
Requires the department to report its findings to the legislature no later than Feb. 1, 2018.