HB131

Louisiana HB131 modifies post-conviction relief rules and repetitive applications.

Louisiana HB131 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to modify jurisdictional bars to post-conviction relief and repetitive applications. The bill retains the requirement for courts to deny relief if the petitioner failed to raise a claim in the proceedings leading to conviction. It also retains the requirement for courts to deny relief if the petitioner failed to pursue a claim on appeal. The bill further modifies the provisions for custody pending retrial and bail, stating that these provisions do not apply until a judgment granting post-conviction relief becomes final.