HB323

Louisiana HB323 outlines procedures for notifying and reporting inmate deaths in correctional facilities.

Louisiana HB323 mandates specific notification and reporting procedures for inmate deaths. It requires supervisors to notify immediate family members of an inmate's death within twelve hours. The bill also mandates the preparation of a comprehensive report within 30 days, detailing the circumstances of the death and available information. The Louisiana Department of Health is tasked with collecting data on inmate deaths for an annual analysis. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections must publish an annual report summarizing aggregate data on inmate deaths, categorized by facility.