SB396

Provides that children in custody of the office of juvenile justice may attend review hearings via secure video conference. (8/1/26)

Complete·5/29/26

Louisiana SB396 allows children in custody of the office of juvenile justice to attend review hearings via secure video conference.

Louisiana SB396 amends the Children's Code to allow children in the custody of the office of juvenile justice to participate in review hearings via secure video conference. This change applies to children committed by a court to the office of juvenile justice, regardless of their physical location. The bill specifies that review hearings must occur not more than six months after the child's commitment and at least every six months thereafter, unless waived by the child's counsel and the committing court.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 31

9:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary A

History

May 29

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 504.

May 29

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 25

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House.