Bills Advance to Tighten Bail Restrictions for Crimes Against Children

Bills advance to tighten bail restrictions for crimes against children

Rep. Debbie Villio, R-Kenner, introduced two pieces of legislation focused on tightening Louisiana’s bail laws for individuals convicted of certain crimes against children.

Bills advance to tighten post-conviction bail restrictions

BATON ROUGE Rep. Debbie Villio, R-Kenner, introduced two pieces of legislation focused on tightening Louisianas bail laws for individuals convicted of certain crimes against children.Both measures advanced without opposition in the House Administration of Criminal Justice Committee, reflecting broad concern among lawmakers about gaps in the current system.The bills were prompted by a recent highly controversial case in which an individual convic…