House Bill No. [insert bill number] amends and reenacts several provisions of R.S. 15:571.37 regarding electronic monitoring programs in Louisiana. The bill stipulates that individuals subject to electronic monitoring must bear the costs associated with their monitoring, but allows the court to waive these costs in juvenile cases or at the request of the responsible entity. Additionally, it requires monitored individuals to provide a method of payment to the electronic monitoring service provider to ensure payment. The bill also introduces new conditions for electronic monitoring, including the requirement for individuals to maintain the monitoring equipment and cooperate with technical evaluations.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the court's responsibilities when a monitored person fails to comply with payment obligations. It mandates that the court issue a warrant for arrest if the individual does not satisfy outstanding payments within a specified timeframe. The electronic monitoring service provider is authorized to file proof of nonpayment with the court, and a contradictory hearing may be held to establish this proof. If the court finds that payments are owed, it can order the monitored person to pay within 30 days, assess filing costs, and allow the provider to remove the monitoring device if payments are not made. The court may also establish a periodic payment plan for individuals deemed indigent.

Statutes affected:
HB968 Original: 15:37(B)