House Resolution No. by Representative Wyble authorizes the Louisiana State Law Institute to conduct a study on the provisions related to physical or sexual abuse of minors, specifically examining the feasibility of pretrial detention for these offenders for a minimum of seventy-two hours. The resolution emphasizes the balance between protecting the rights of the accused, who are presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the need to ensure the safety of victims and the community. It references legal precedents that support the limited use of pretrial detention in cases involving serious felonies.

The resolution highlights the state's compelling interest in establishing a defined period for the pretrial detention of individuals accused of abusing minors, thereby safeguarding potential victims while adhering to constitutional protections. The Louisiana State Law Institute is tasked with producing a report on this matter, which will be submitted to the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library, ensuring that the findings are accessible for legislative consideration.