This bill amends various sections of Louisiana law to rename the "Crime Victims Services Bureau" to "Louisiana Victim Outreach" within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. The amendments include changes to R.S. 15:570, 574, and 574.4, as well as R.S. 46:1844, 2162, and Children's Code Article 725.4. The new language specifies that notifications regarding executions, parole considerations, and victim services will now reference the Louisiana Victim Outreach instead of the previous bureau name.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections in maintaining the Louisiana Victim Outreach, ensuring that victims and their families are informed about relevant processes and their rights. It emphasizes the importance of notifying victims about the status of offenders, including execution dates and parole hearings, and allows victims to submit reentry statements regarding parole conditions. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the support and communication provided to crime victims and their families through the newly named outreach program.

Statutes affected:
HB901 Original: 15:570(E)(1), 15:574(B)(2), 15:4(B)(1), 46:1844(A)(2), 46:2162(A)(1)
HB901 Engrossed: 15:570(E)(1), 15:574(B)(2), 15:4(B)(1), 46:1844(A)(2), 46:2162(A)(1)
HB901 Enrolled: 15:570(E)(1), 15:574(B)(2), 15:4(B)(1), 46:1844(A)(2), 46:2162(A)(1)
HB901 Act : 15:570(E)(1), 15:574(B)(2), 15:4(B)(1), 46:1844(A)(2), 46:2162(A)(1)