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SB 4 - Increases Penalties and Amends Sentencing Guidelines for Certain Juveniles - Louisiana Key Vote

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Title: Increases Penalties and Amends Sentencing Guidelines for Certain Juveniles

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry


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Title: Increases Penalties and Amends Sentencing Guidelines for Certain Juveniles

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with house amendments and pass a bill that increases penalties and amends sentencing guidelines for certain juveniles in the state of Louisiana.

Highlights:

  • Increases penalties and sentencing guidelines for juvenile offenders in Louisiana (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that juveniles confined in a secure placement shall be eligible for modification after 24 months or if the disposition is less than 36 months (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies requirements for modification of disposition including the following (Sec. 1) 

    • Favorable progress reports; 

    • Self-improvement criteria; 

    • A highschool diploma; 

    • Workforce training; and 

    • A low risk designation.

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Title: Increases Penalties and Amends Sentencing Guidelines for Certain Juveniles

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that increases penalties and amends sentencing guidelines for certain juveniles in the state of Louisiana.

Highlights:

  • Increases penalties and sentencing guidelines for juvenile offenders in Louisiana (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that juveniles confined in a secure placement shall be eligible for modification after 24 months or if the disposition is less than 36 months (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies requirements for modification of disposition including the following (Sec. 1) 

    • Favorable progress reports; 

    • Self-improvement criteria; 

    • A highschool diploma; 

    • Workforce training; and 

    • A low risk designation.

Full Bill Text

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Increases Penalties and Amends Sentencing Guidelines for Certain Juveniles

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that increases penalties and amends sentencing guidelines for certain juveniles in the state of Louisiana.

Highlights:

  • Increases penalties and sentencing guidelines for juvenile offenders in Louisiana (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that juveniles confined in a secure placement shall be eligible for modification after 24 months or if the disposition is less than 36 months (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies requirements for modification of disposition including the following (Sec. 1) 

    • Favorable progress reports; 

    • Self-improvement criteria; 

    • A highschool diploma; 

    • Workforce training; and 

    • A low risk designation.

Full Bill Text

Title: Increases Penalties and Amends Sentencing Guidelines for Certain Juveniles

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