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HB 276 Original 2026 Regular Session Carpenter
Abstract: Provides relative to the imposition of a statewide bail schedule for individuals arrested for certain sexual offenses involving children.
Present law provides for schedules of bail. Further authorizes certain courts to fix bail amounts in certain cases.
Proposed law retains present law.
Proposed law requires that each district court with criminal jurisdiction in the state of La. to set an initial bail amount of not less than $50,000 for an individual arrested for any of the following offenses when committed against a victim under the age of 18 years:
(1) First degree rape (R.S. 14:42).
(2) Second degree rape (R.S. 14:42.1).
(3) Third degree rape (R.S. 14:43).
(4) Sexual battery (R.S. 14:43.1).
(5) Oral sexual battery (R.S. 14:43.3).
(6) Child sexual abuse materials (R.S. 14:81.1).
(7) Molestation of a juvenile or a person with a physical or mental disability (R.S. 14:81.2).
(8) Aggravated crime against nature (R.S. 14:89.1).
Proposed law requires the court to consider the factors provided in present law (C.Cr.P. Art. 316) before fixing any initial bail amount pursuant to proposed law.
(Adds C.Cr.P. Art. 315(D))