HB806

Louisiana HB806 mandates consideration of specific factors when setting bail for hit-and-run driving offenses and requires the Department of Public.

Louisiana HB806 amends the state's hit-and-run driving laws by requiring courts to consider specific factors when setting bail for drivers accused of hit-and-run offenses. The bill mandates the use of factors outlined in the Code of Criminal Procedure Article 316, prohibiting the use of a fixed bail schedule. Additionally, the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, in collaboration with the Louisiana State Police, must develop a rapid response network to promptly notify law enforcement officers of hit-and-run incidents, including details such as whether injuries were reported and the.