House Bill No. 169, introduced by Representative Horton, amends existing laws regarding conditions of probation and parole in Louisiana, specifically addressing extradition. The bill retains the current provision that allows the waiver of extradition to Louisiana from any jurisdiction, while adding that if a parolee is returned from outside the state, they must pay the Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C) for the full cost of extradition, based on their ability to pay as determined by the parole committee.

Additionally, the bill introduces similar provisions for probation, allowing courts to impose a condition that defendants waive extradition and agree not to contest their return to Louisiana. It also establishes that defendants may be required to pay for extradition costs to the DPS&C when warranted, with the option for the court to create a payment plan based on the defendant's financial situation. These changes aim to clarify and enforce the responsibilities of individuals on probation or parole regarding extradition.

Statutes affected:
HB169 Original: 15:2(A)(2)
HB169 Engrossed: 15:2(A)(2)