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LA HB517
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Wilford Carter
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AI Summary
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Amends Children's Code Article 808 to grant juveniles the right to a jury trial when charged with felony-grade delinquent acts that constitute crimes of violence (as defined in R.S. 14:2(B)) or sex offenses (as defined in R.S. 15:541)
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Current law excludes the right to jury trial from constitutional protections afforded to juveniles in delinquency proceedings
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All other constitutional rights guaranteed to criminal defendants under the U.S. and Louisiana Constitutions continue to apply in juvenile court proceedings
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Sponsored by Representative Wilford Carter for the 2026 Regular Session
Legislative Description
Provides for the right to a jury trial for certain juvenile offenders
JUVENILE PROCEDURE
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
3/9/2026