LA HB374

Arresting law enforcement agencies must notify the prosecuting authority within 24 hours when a person is arrested for a felony crime of violence or sex offense involving a victim under age 18

Contradictory bail hearings are required before setting bail for defendants charged with felony crimes of violence or sex offenses against victims under 18, with prosecutors able to request hearings within 72 hours of arrest

Defendants must be temporarily detained pending the contradictory hearing, which must be held within 72 hours of the prosecutor's request (excluding weekends and holidays)

Defendants charged with felony crimes of violence or sex offenses against minors cannot be released on bail until a Uniform Abuse Prevention Order has been issued, filed, and served upon them

Courts must receive and review the criminal history of defendants charged with sex offenses who have prior sex offense convictions before any bail can be set