Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15

La. C.Cr.P. § 15:574.20: Medical parole program; medical treatment furlough; eligibility; revocation

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

This statute establishes medical parole and medical treatment furlough programs allowing incarcerated individuals with terminal illness or permanent disability to be considered for release by the parole committee, with exceptions for murder convictions.

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