§ 15:1109.2 — Purpose

Louisiana § 15:1109.2

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 15: Criminal Procedure

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§1109.2. Purpose
A. The purpose of the commission shall be to assist and afford opportunities to
pre-adjudicatory and post-adjudicatory children who enter the juvenile justice system, or who
are children in need of care or supervision, to become productive, law-abiding citizens of the
community, parish, and state by the establishment of rehabilitative programs within a
structured environment and to provide physical facilities and related services including the
housing, care, supervision, maintenance, and education of children under the age of eighteen
years, and for individuals who were under eighteen years of age when they committed an
alleged offense, throughout the district and in other participating parishes.
B. In addition to any other authority and power granted by law, the board is
authorized to enter into intergovernmental agreements or cooperative endeavor agreements
with any other state, parish, or local agency, entity, or individual to provide for the
establishment and maintenance of evidence-based or best practices juvenile services and
programs, including but not limited to a district attorney's early intervention program.
C. In association with any such evidence-based or best practices services and
programs, and other such qualified programs, the board is specifically authorized to expend
any and all funds collected and to pay any and all negotiated costs and expenses for juvenile
services and programs provided within the district or to other participating parishes.

Legislative History

Acts 2023, No. 166, §1, eff. June 7, 2023.