New Laws - Parole Eligibility

The Louisiana Legislature met in a special session at the request of Governor Landry in February and passed several new laws impacting the criminal justice system.

The Louisiana Legislature enacted legislation that effectively does away with parole entirely in the State of Louisiana effective for offenses committed on or after August 1, 2024. (Note: there are a few exceptions for juveniles sentenced to life without parole and a few other limited circumstances.)

For offenses committed prior to August 1, 2024, the legislature has enacted legislation that makes individuals parole eligible after serving 25% of their sentences (unless the convictions were for crimes of violence, sex offense, or a fourth or subsequent felony conviction or unless the person is eligible at an earlier date based on another statute).

At the time of making a determination about eligibility for parole, the committee may make a determination as to whether the individual is eligible for administrative sanctions.

If you or someone you know is facing criminal prosecution and you would like to schedule a consult, give us a call at (318) 459-9111 to schedule a consultation.