Community Supervision Part 2: Point of Entry

By Scott Peyton

The entry points for community supervision in Louisiana are complex and diverse and are the result of years of legislative and policy changes.

KEY POINTS:

• A thorough review of the Probation and Parole budget is recommended to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and to maintain the effectiveness and impact of community supervision. 

• The Louisiana legislature should review and update current Louisiana Department of Corrections policies concerning Earned Compliance Credits to conform with American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) model legislation. 

• To ensure consistency across the state, and to assess the effectiveness of the violation/revocation process, probation and parole should report quarterly revocation data by district office and officer.

• Special and general conditions of supervision should only include conditions directly related to public safety and should be tailored to the specific needs of the probationer. 

• Expand and fund partnerships with non-profit organizations.

Austin, TX: Right On Crime, 2024. 28p.