Louisiana § RS 15:943 - Program
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:943 — Program, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 15:943. Program
A. There is hereby established, within the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice, the Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Program as a fiscal incentive program to fund local efforts that enhance public safety while reducing juvenile justice system costs.
B. Funds appropriated for the program shall be utilized for renewable grants to be awarded to judicial districts, or groups of judicial districts, for the purpose of establishing community-based sanction and treatment programs, including reentry programs, that provide alternatives to out-of-home placement.
Acts 2016, No. 499, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 15:943
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:943 cover?
Section RS 15:943 ("Program") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 15:943?
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