RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 564 (HB 505) 2024 Regular Session Fontenot
New law (C.Cr.P. Art. 311(11)) defines "electronic bonds".
New law (C.Cr.P. Art. 328(C)) provides that an electronic bond may be executed in a parish
that has electronic bond software in place, and the sheriff may approve agents to execute the
bond.
New law provides that a licensed bail bond producer applying for electronic bond authority
may make an application to the sheriff and shall be domiciled and maintain a principal place
of business in this state and possess a La. bail bond producer license for at least three years
preceding the date of application.
New law provides that the approving sheriff authority may require any documents deemed
necessary to verify the information contained in the application.
Effective August 1, 2024.
(Adds C.Cr.P. Arts. 311(11) and 328(C))