Louisiana HB191 prohibits overlapping jail credit for consecutive sentences in criminal cases.
Louisiana HB191 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to prevent defendants from receiving overlapping jail credit when consecutive sentences are imposed for multiple counts or charges. This applies regardless of whether the sentence is later corrected. The bill specifies that credit for time spent in actual custody should be applied to only one of the consecutive sentences. Any overlapping jail credit awarded in violation of this law is declared null, void, and of no effect.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
Analyze for Free
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.