LA SB215

Creates the Special Committee on Parole for Non-unanimous Jury Convictions within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, composed of three retired appellate/supreme court judges, one retired district attorney, and one retired public defender, all appointed by the governor

Allows currently incarcerated persons convicted by non-unanimous jury verdicts (prior to 2018) to apply for parole consideration if they can demonstrate the verdict resulted in a miscarriage of justice

Requires unanimous vote of all five committee members to grant relief, with petitioners bearing the burden of proving non-unanimity by clear and convincing evidence based on certified court records

Applications must be filed within one year of the effective date, and the entire program terminates three years after enactment; implementation is contingent on legislative appropriation of funds

Denials are final with no right to appeal, reconsideration, or rehearing; victims cannot be compelled to testify and must be afforded access to victim services throughout the process