VETERANS: Provides relative to the Post-Conviction Veterans Mentor Program (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
Summary
The bill authorizes the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, with the Veterans Affairs department, to run a mentor program for veterans who are in prison. It defines who qualifies as a veteran, creates a Veterans Oversight Committee, and sets strict eligibility criteria, including age, conduct and completion of certain programs. The measure also outlines how participants can move to a veteran‑focused work release facility and become eligible for parole or pardon hearings after several years of successful participation.
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