LA HB131

Removes the "inexcusably" qualifier from procedural bars, requiring courts to deny post-conviction relief if a petitioner simply failed to raise a known claim during trial or failed to pursue a claim on appeal, regardless of whether the failure was excusable.

Delays bail eligibility for petitioners granted post-conviction relief until the judgment becomes final, rather than immediately upon the court's ruling.

Stays the effect of any judgment granting post-conviction relief until either the time period to appeal to the Louisiana Supreme Court expires or the Supreme Court takes final action on a timely application.

Amends Code of Criminal Procedure Articles 930.4(B), 930.4(C), and adds new Article 930.5(C).