Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 15:821: Louisiana Department of Corrections; created; transfer of functions; functions of department
What this law says, in plain English
This statute creates the Louisiana Department of Corrections by merging existing boards and departments, and assigns it authority to administer state correctional institutions for persons convicted of crimes.
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