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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 1071 Engrossed 2022 Regular Session Bagley
Abstract: Provides additional funding for certain criminalistics laboratories.
Present law provides that sheriffs and district attorneys may make direct contributions to their
respective criminalistics laboratory commissions to defray expenses of their offices.
Proposed law retains present law and adds that municipalities that operate police departments may
make direct contributions to their respective criminalistics laboratory commissions to defray
expenses of their offices.
Proposed law provides that sheriffs, district attorneys, and municipalities may make contributions
from pre-trial intervention or diversion funds.
(Amends R.S. 40:2266.1(F))