House Bill No. by Representative Jackson establishes the Caddo Parish Pretrial Home Incarceration Program, allowing the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office to implement a pilot program that utilizes active electronic monitoring as an alternative to traditional imprisonment for eligible defendants. The bill outlines specific eligibility criteria, including the nature of the charges against the defendant and assessments made by the Sheriff's Office. It mandates the development of rules and regulations governing the program, which will include conditions for participation, supervision requirements, and the use of electronic monitoring devices. Additionally, the sheriff may require defendants to undergo behavioral health checks if deemed necessary based on risk assessments.

The bill also stipulates that no defendant can enter the program without court approval, and the court retains the authority to terminate participation at any time. It provides for the collection of fees to fund the program and allows the sheriff to seek additional funding through grants and cooperative agreements. Furthermore, the bill limits the liability of the sheriff and associated parties regarding the actions of defendants in the program and outlines the evaluation and reporting requirements for the program's effectiveness. The program is set to begin by January 1, 2027, and will be phased out under specific conditions related to the capacity of the parish jail.