House Bill No. 445, introduced by Representative Villio, aims to amend and reenact certain provisions of the Children's Code and the Louisiana Revised Statutes concerning juvenile records. The bill specifies that records of juvenile criminal conduct shall not be disseminated as part of any criminal background check to individuals or entities outside of the criminal justice system, as defined in R.S. 15:576(5). Additionally, it establishes that the creation of interoperable criminal justice information systems at state and local levels is permissible, and it clarifies the definition of "criminal history record" to include juvenile criminal conduct, which was previously excluded.

The bill also mandates that any information regarding juvenile criminal conduct obtained by the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information must be handled in accordance with the provisions of the Children's Code. This includes ensuring that such information is made available only as specified by the relevant articles of the Children's Code. Overall, the proposed changes aim to enhance the confidentiality and management of juvenile records while allowing for necessary information sharing within the criminal justice system.

Statutes affected:
HB445 Original: 15:576(2)
HB445 Engrossed: 15:576(2)
HB445 Reengrossed: 15:576(2)