The bill amends and reenacts several provisions related to electronic monitoring of criminal defendants in Louisiana, specifically within R.S. 15:571.36. Key changes include the introduction of new certification standards and registration requirements for electronic monitoring service providers and manufacturers. The bill mandates that electronic monitoring service providers report violations of monitoring conditions to law enforcement and the prosecuting authority within thirty minutes of verification. Additionally, it establishes penalties for providers who fail to report such violations, including fines and potential imprisonment.

Furthermore, the bill enacts new sections R.S. 15:571.37 and R.S. 15:571.38, which outline the responsibilities of individuals under electronic monitoring, including maintaining the equipment and complying with court-imposed conditions. It also defines specific violations related to electronic monitoring, such as entering exclusion zones or violating curfew orders, and sets forth penalties for these offenses. The court is granted authority to impose conditions for rehabilitation and to terminate electronic monitoring after repeated noncompliance. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the oversight and accountability of electronic monitoring programs in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
SB95 Original: 15:36(C)(4)
SB95 Engrossed: 15:36(C)(4), 15:36(D)
SB95 Reengrossed: 15:36(C)(4), 15:36(D)
SB95 Enrolled: 15:36(C)(1), 15:36(D)
SB95 Act 416: 15:36(C)(1), 15:36(D)