Louisiana HR278: CRIMINAL/JUSTICE: Requests the Louisiana Dept. of Justice to receive input, feedback, and suggestions relative to the framework and efficiency of electronic monitoring laws and regulations

What the bill says

A resolution To urge and request the Louisiana Department of Justice to conduct a comprehensive review of the statutory framework and administrative procedures relative to electronic monitoring in this state and to receive feedback and input from relevant stakeholders to identify efficiencies, deficiencies, and conflicts within the existing statutory framework that governs electronic monitoring providers and practices.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION To urge and request the Louisiana Department of Justice to conduct a comprehensive review of the statutory framework and administrative procedures relative to electronic monitoring in this state and to receive feedback and input from relevant stakeholders to identify efficiencies, deficiencies, and conflicts within the existing statutory framework that governs electronic monitoring providers and practices. WHEREAS, the use of electronic monitoring as a tool for pretrial supervision, post-conviction release, and the protection of victims and the public has expanded significantly within the Louisiana criminal justice system; and WHEREAS, the Legislature of Louisiana has enacted critical legislation to establish initial standards for electronic monitoring providers and the reporting of noncompliance; and WHEREAS, despite these advancements, the existing statutory framework remains fragmented across various statutes, including R.S. 14:110.2, R.S. 15:571.36 through 571.38 and 835, and Code of Criminal Procedure Article 894.2, which may lead to inconsistencies in enforcement and reporting and gaps in oversight; and WHEREAS, a uniform and practical set of guidelines and procedures is necessary to ensure the integrity of electronic monitoring data, the prompt reporting of violations to law enforcement, and the effective registration and inspection of electronic monitoring providers; and Page 1 of HLS 26RS-5162 ORIGINAL HR NO. WHEREAS, feedback from stakeholders within the criminal justice system and a comparative analysis of the regulatory models utilized …

Read the full official text