Louisiana HB769 mandates a 48 to 72-hour holding period without bail for domestic abuse offenders.
Louisiana HB769 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to establish a mandatory holding period of 48 to 72 hours without bail for individuals charged with domestic abuse battery, violations of protective orders, stalking, or any felony offense involving force or a deadly weapon against a family member or dating partner. This holding period applies regardless of whether a contradictory bail hearing is held. The law aims to provide a "cooling off" period for the benefit of the victim.
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