Art. 897. Termination of probation or suspended sentence; discharge of defendant A. In a felony case, the court may terminate the defendant’s probation, early or as unsatisfactory, and discharge him at any time after the expiration of one year of probation when either of the following occur: (1) The state has previously provided written verification […]
Art. 898. Satisfaction of suspended sentence and probation Upon completion of the period of suspension of sentence or probation, or an earlier discharge of the defendant pursuant to Article 897, the defendant shall have satisfied the sentence imposed. Where part of a sentence is suspended, this provision shall not apply until the unsuspended part has […]
Art. 899. Arrest or summons for violation of probation A. At any time during probation and suspension of sentence the court may issue a warrant for the arrest of a defendant for violation of any of the conditions of probation, or may issue a summons to appear to answer to a charge of violation or […]
Art. 899.1. Administrative sanctions for technical violations; crimes of violence and sex offenses A. At the time of sentencing for a crime of violence as defined by R.S. 14:2(B) or a sex offense as defined by R.S. 15:541, the court may make a determination as to whether a defendant is eligible for the imposition of […]
Art. 899.2. Administrative sanctions for technical violations; offenses other than crimes of violence or sex offenses A. Each time a defendant on probation for a crime other than a crime of violence as defined in R.S. 14:2(B) or a sex offense as defined in R.S. 15:541 violates a condition of his probation, a probation agency […]
Art. 900. Violation hearing; sanctions A. After an arrest pursuant to Article 899, the court shall cause a defendant who continues to be held in custody to be brought before it within thirty days for a hearing. If a summons is issued pursuant to Article 899, or if the defendant has been admitted to bail, […]
Art. 901. Revocation for commission of another offense A. In addition to the grounds for revocation of probation enumerated in Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 900, when a defendant who is on probation for a felony commits or is convicted of a felony under the laws of this state, or under the laws of […]
Art. 901.1. Additional sanctions for probation revocation A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when a defendant, who is a first offender on probation with a suspended sentence for a term of seven years or less at hard labor, or a second offender on probation and having never served time in a state prison, has […]
Art. 902. Drug addict; pre-sentence investigation; voluntary treatment; conditions of probation A. Upon the rendering of a guilty verdict or judgment, the district attorney, with the written consent of the division of probation and parole, may, by ex parte motion, stating the belief that the defendant is a drug addict, whether the crime charged is […]
Art. 903. Substance abuse probation program; authorization A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections is authorized to establish a substance abuse probation program within the department. B. The program shall provide counseling and treatment for defendants with substance abuse disorders, or defendants with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders, who […]
Art. 903.1. Substance abuse probation program; eligibility A. In order to be eligible for the substance abuse probation program, the defendant must be charged with a violation of a statute of this state relating to the use and possession of or possession with intent to distribute any narcotic drugs, coca leaves, marijuana, stimulants, depressants, or […]
Art. 903.2. Substance abuse probation; sentencing A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a court shall suspend a sentence and order an eligible defendant to participate in a substance abuse probation program provided by the department pursuant to Article 903 if the district attorney agrees that the defendant should be sentenced to […]
Art. 903.3. Substance abuse treatment program; cost A. A defendant who is placed under the supervision of the substance abuse probation program shall pay the cost of the treatment program to which he is assigned and the cost of any additional supervision that may be required to the extent of his financial resources as determined […]
