House Bill No. HLS 26RS-1383, introduced by Representative Carrier, amends R.S. 15:706(A)(2) concerning the transfer of prisoners to jails in other parishes. The bill requires that when a sheriff proposes to transfer a prisoner who is not under sentence to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, they must notify the prosecuting authority in addition to the court that set bail for the prisoner. This change aims to enhance communication regarding prisoner transfers.

Additionally, the bill removes the existing requirement that the sheriff must notify the court at least 72 hours prior to the transfer. This modification streamlines the notification process, potentially allowing for more flexibility in the timing of prisoner transfers while ensuring that the prosecuting authority is kept informed. Overall, the bill seeks to improve the procedures surrounding the transfer of prisoners while maintaining necessary legal notifications.

Statutes affected:
HB957 Original: 15:706(A)(2)
HB957 Engrossed: 15:706(A)(2)