DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 212 Engrossed 2024 Regular Session Beaullieu
Abstract: Provides relative to notification procedures when the defendant has been found not guilty
by reason of insanity and has been committed to the custody of the La. Dept. of Health.
Proposed law requires LDH to notify the district attorney and criminal court (regarding a defendant
adjudicated not competent to stand trial or not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to LDH)
when:
(1)The defendant is transferred to another facility.
(2)The defendant is released from custody or placed on conditional release.
Proposed law further requires the district attorney to notify the victim or victim's family if
notification has been requested.
Proposed law requires LDH to notify the district attorney, victim, and criminal court if the person
escapes.
Proposed law requires LDH to notify the same people in 48 hours if the defendant is recaptured.
(Adds R.S. 46:1844(Y))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Administration of Criminal
Justice to the original bill:
1. Make technical changes.
2. Remove proposed law relative to notification procedures for commutations or pardons
granted by the governor.